Government Contracts & Proposal Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Established aviation company seeking an early-career professional with approximately 2–4 years of experience in government contracting, proposal development, aviation administration, contract administration, procurement, program support, or a related field.

This position provides hands-on exposure to federal contracting, Department of War programs, aviation operations, regulatory compliance, and proposal development, with opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Government Contracts

• Review RFPs, RFQs, solicitations, contract modifications, statements of work, and related procurement documents.
• Identify and track contract requirements, deliverables, deadlines, reporting requirements, option periods, and milestones.
• Maintain accurate contract files, correspondence, modifications, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with responses to government correspondence.

Proposal Development

• Support preparation of government proposals and submissions.
• Review solicitation requirements and develop compliance matrices and submission checklists.
• Draft, edit, and proofread technical, management, administrative, and past-performance content.
• Support proposal schedules, document control, formatting, pricing documentation, and final submission preparation.
• Ensure proposal materials are accurate, consistent, and compliant with solicitation requirements.

Quality Assurance Support

• Assist with documentation supporting AS9110C quality-management and FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations, as applicable.
• Support government audits and inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Strong written communication, document-development, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any U.S. Government security clearance required for assigned programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Department of War or other federal government contractor.
• Government proposal-writing experience.
• Aviation maintenance, logistics, repair, overhaul, flight operations, or related aviation experience.
• Military or military aviation experience.
• Coursework or training in government contracting, proposal management, procurement, or contract administration.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $80,000–$95,000

Starting compensation is based on relevant experience, education, government-contracting exposure, aviation experience, security-clearance status, and demonstrated skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid company holidays