Contract Proposal Specialist at BWX Technologies

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Completes all aspects of proposal preparation, from inquiry receipt until successful conclusion of negotiations, and submission for potential projects to ensure that bids are responsive, competitive, and complete.
• Learns and maintains knowledge of Terms and Conditions and various Federal Regulations (FAR, DFAR, ACR).
• Interacts and coordinates with customers and internal functions: Engineering, Purchasing, Estimating, Project Management, Legal, etc. during bidding and contracting phases (leads BWXT negotiating team for new contracts).
• Negotiates all aspects of contracts.
• Reviews all purchase orders and purchase order agreements.
• Maintains positive customer relations and marketing efforts directed toward maximizing quotation opportunities.
• Reviews and interprets customer’s bid specification. Alerts internal personnel to potential concerns.
• Identifies and evaluates associated risks with proposed projects and addresses these factors with management.
• Learns all aspects of estimating process. Ensures complete and timely submission of responsive bids.
• Leads BWXT team during Contract Closeout activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience.
• Must possess strong time management, organization, and computer skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work on multiple tasks with superior attention to detail.
• Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to learn and retain knowledge of Government contract law, good business practices, accounting, scheduling, contracting techniques (negotiation and analytical skills) and technical competence.
• Must have the ability to analyze estimates of costs for prospective work and determine the mark up and price strategy necessary to achieve and sustain profit goals; ability to learn all aspects of the business.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management/Administration. 
• Knowledge of the company’s product, including similar operations, and business practices is beneficial.