Position Overview:

The Contracts and Proposal Specialist plays a key role in preparing competitive, compliant proposals for government and commercial customers. You'll partner across the business to gather insights, shape winning proposal strategies, and deliver polished documents that highlight BWXT's strengths. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and enjoys blending analysis, communication, and contract knowledge to drive growth.

Location:

Onsite in Jonesborough, TN

Your Day-to-Day as a Contracts and Proposal Specialist:

• Ensure all bids are responsive, competitive, and fully compliant
• Manage proposals from initial inquiry through negotiations and final submission
• Learn and understand key Terms & Conditions and Federal Regulations (FAR, DFARS)
• Coordinate with Project Management, Legal, other internal stakeholders and customers throughout the bid and contract process
• Participate in contract negotiations
• Review purchase orders and related agreements
• Build strong customer relationships and identify new quotation opportunities
• Analyze and interpret customer bid specifications; alert internal teams to risks
• Identify project risks and collaborate with leadership on mitigation strategies
• Learn the estimating process to ensure accurate, timely bid submission

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong time-management, organization, and self-motivation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong technical acumen.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration or Engineering.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and technical skills with the ability to learn government contract law, business practices, and contracting techniques.
• Ability to analyze cost estimates and recommend pricing strategies to support profit goals.
• Broad business curiosity and a desire to expand knowledge of BWXT's products, operations, and industry
• Experience using AI enabled tools

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $65,000 - $103,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,000 and $103,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.