**Job Description** At BAE Systems, we empower innovation and excellence in everything we do. As a leader in defense technology, we're committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that make a meaningful impact. Our Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Operations team is seeking a highly skilled Proposal Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Proposal Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of proposals for Government and Prime contracts, ensuring compliance, and driving business growth. In this role, you will: + Support the Operations portion of proposals, including proposal kickoff, estimating, Fact Finding, Negotiations, and certifying the Certified Cost or Pricing Data (CoPD) once negotiations are complete + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute proposal strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs + Analyze and interpret complex data to inform proposal decisions, utilizing intermediate MS Excel skills to drive insights and recommendations + Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk + Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including customers, program managers, and team members, to convey complex technical information and proposal status + Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines to meet proposal submission requirements + Provide support for proposal development, including data gathering, analysis, and documentation **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + 8 years of experience in electronics manufacturing for a Defense Contractor, preferably with some proposal support experience + Intermediate MS Excel skills, including data analysis and visualization + Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant regulations + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders + Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment + Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines to meet proposal submission requirements **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, business administration) + Advanced MS Excel skills + Knowledge of defense contracting and proposal development processes **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **ECS Proposal Operations Program Manager III** **120709BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression