Proposal Coordinator

Proposal Coordinator

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. We maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world. We attract the best minds because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

The Proposal Coordinator leads the administrative and organizational aspects of the proposal development process for federal, state, and local government opportunities. They work closely with Capture Managers, Proposal Managers, and Proposal Production Team to ensure all proposal components are compliant with Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, formatted correctly, and submitted on time.

Key Responsibilities

• RFP Analysis & Compliance
• Schedule & Workflow Management
• Formatting & Quality Control
• Production & Submission Leadership
• Document Control & Repository Management

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in proposal coordination, editing, or production within government contracting.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific procurement requirements.
• Proficiency with proposal tools such as SharePoint, Awarded AI, Deltek, GovWin, VisibleThread, and related systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and support large, multi-disciplinary proposal teams.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• APMP Certification (Foundation or higher).
• Experience coordinating complex color team reviews and high-volume proposal efforts.
• Familiarity with federal and defense submission portals (e.g., GSA, DoD, DOE).

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to anticipate team needs, streamline workflows, and uphold high standards of quality and compliance.
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous improvement.

Basic Compensation: $86,000-$128,900

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.