Ebad
Proposal Development Engineer
Simsbury, CT
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementAccountingExcelSupply ChainERPLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people.
- No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide.
- At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world.
Responsibilities
- Lead proposal development efforts for simple, moderate, and complex opportunities across assigned market segments.
- Develop and manage proposal schedules, ensuring cross-functional contributors understand requirements, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Partner with Program Managers and business leaders to prepare proposals for leadership approval
- Lead effective cross-functional proposal meetings, drive action closure, and escalate risks or gaps when needed.
- Build and maintain accurate cost estimates using ERP data, Excel-based Basis of Estimate files, and other proposal tools.
- Support proposal pricing, standard margin analysis, cost roll-ups, and business case review.
- Build strong working relationships across Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management.
Requirements
- Experience managing short-cycle projects, deadlines, action items, and stakeholder follow-up.
Nice to have
- Position Summary
- Gather cost inputs from Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, and other functional leaders.
- Ensure proposal assumptions, clarifications, exceptions, and value messaging are clearly communicated in proposal letters and supporting volumes.
- Support certified cost/pricing data efforts, including TINA-related proposals, as required..
- Participate in EBOS continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen, JDI, or structured problem-solving events.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related analytical field required.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in cost estimating, proposal development, pricing, program finance, project management, engineering, operations, or a related role.
- Experience in aerospace and defense, government contracting, or another regulated industry preferred.
Company info
- Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future.
- If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
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