Proposal Engineer, Systems Engineer

Active DoD Security Clearance Strongly Preferred

NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C

On-Site in OKC Required

We are seeking a highly experienced Proposal Engineer to lead technical estimating and proposal development activities across a range of Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role is critical in developing compliant, competitive proposals by coordinating engineering and functional teams to develop clear, defensible Basis of Estimates (BOEs).

• Lead proposal team meetings, including kickoff meetings, BOE coordination meetings, and internal approval reviews
• Develop and manage the BOE structure and bid plan for each proposal, including templates, assumptions, and supplier coordination
• Define levels of effort (LOE) for recurring or support tasks
• Perform discrete estimating for trackable, deliverable-based work
• Create and maintain Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAMs) to define BOE ownership across Engineering, PMO, and other functions
• Align BOEs with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Interpret solicitation documents (RFPs, RFIs, SOWs) to identify requirements, risks, dependencies, and assumptions
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT), Software Engineering, Hardware, Specialty Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Contracts to validate and compile estimate inputs
• Prepare staffing projections, sandpile charts, and labor ramps for internal reviews and senior leadership briefings
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes, templates, and estimation standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in DoD proposal development or technical cost estimating
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional proposal efforts and drive schedule adherence
• Proficiency in developing BOEs using LOE, discrete, and actuals-based estimating methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of DoD contract structures including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF)
• Ability to define and document team responsibilities through RAMs and other coordination tools
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and proposal development platforms (e.g., MS Word, SharePoint); MS Project experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if required)

• Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost/schedule integration practices
• Experience using cost estimation tools (e.g., Pro Pricer or similar)
• Familiarity with pricing strategy development, cost realism, and risk-based pricing analysis
• Background in defense aerospace, training systems, or mission systems development

• Office environment with occasional travel required for site visits or customer meetings

• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Standard work schedule 9/80 (nine‑hour days Monday through Thursday, every other Friday off)

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability