Proposal Analyst II

About the role

The Combat Vehicles (CV) Business Unit is seeking a Proposal Analyst II to join the CV Proposal Support Team (PST). The analyst works closely with the Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, and Program Manager to assist in managing the proposal development process, including developing and updating plans, schedules, materials, and files, coordinating with other functions and leadership, and supporting proposal reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in moderately complex pre‑proposal planning, including development of customer intelligence, competitor analysis, and win strategies.
• Support BAE Systems capture, pre‑proposal, proposal, and lifecycle management processes to ensure they are followed and tailored appropriately.
• Prepare proposal artifacts for moderately complex RFPs, determining scope and requirements.
• Participate in proposal reviews and provide evaluation estimates for adequacy, currency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness; follow up on deficient inputs.
• Research past similar projects or estimates for comparative analysis as required.
• Request estimates from functional groups or generate estimate data; clarify unusual requirements.
• Support personnel in developing a Work Breakdown Structure and Program Schedule, including major program milestones.
• Verify that assigned proposals comply with Sections L and M of the RFP.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Share responsibility for self‑development with the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (typically in science, liberal arts, English, journalism, business, or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment on multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience writing proposals or technical reports.
• Background in automotive or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with relevant applications in a defense environment.
• MS Project experience.
• PMP certification.

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $61,278 – $104,173. This range is based on market pay structures; individual salaries are determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non‑monetary awards.
• Additional incentives based on position level or job specifics.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Its culture is performance‑driven and values‑led, emphasizing curiosity, creativity, and collaboration to develop breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on communities and the planet.