Proposal Specialist

Overview

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking a Contract Proposal Specialist for its Lynchburg, VA location!

The Contract Proposal Specialist is responsible for preparing and submitting competitive proposals for government and commercial contracts. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure compliance with contract requirements. Key responsibilities include researching bid opportunities, developing proposal strategies, and drafting high-quality documents that showcase the company’s capabilities. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with a background in contract management or proposal writing to drive business growth and client relationships.

The Contract Specialist will work a 9/80 work week while receiving market leading pay, paid time off, paid winter holiday shutdown, educational refund plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance options and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.

Location: On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

• Responsible for 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 (lead 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 interpret customer’s bid specification. Alert internal personnel to potential concerns.
• Identifies and evaluates associated risks with proposed projects and address these factors with management.
• Learns all aspects of estimating process. Ensure complete and timely submission of responsive bids.
• Leads BWXT team during Contract Closeout activities.

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience required.
• Strong time management, organization, and computer skills are required.
• Candidates should be self-motivated with ability to work on multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill required.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) or Business Management/Administration.
• 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.
• Ability to analyze estimates of costs for prospective work and determine the mark up and price strategy necessary to achieve and sustain profit goals;…