About this role
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