Proposal Engineer

JOB TITLE: Proposal Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Scottsdale, AZ
WAGE RANGE*: 55hr to 61hr
JOB NUMBER: 25-02871

Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Proposal Engineer to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. As a Proposal Engineer for Space Force MUOS, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for defining, developing and sustaining enhancements to a live communication system. We provide warfighters with a familiar cellular phone-like service, allowing forces on the ground to communicate directly with others at higher levels of quality and much greater capacity than available through the current system.

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

What sets you apart:

• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and communicate complex engineering concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with defense and aerospace industry standards and practices.
• Knowledge of proposal development processes and best practices (e.g., Shipley, APMP).
• Familiarity with government contracts and acquisition processes.
• PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Workplace Options:

This position is 3 days on site with 2 days working from home. If preferred, you can also work 100% on site.
While on-site, you will be a part of the MUOS team.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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