Aviation Government Contracts & Proposals Specialist

Skyquest-Aviation; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Skyquest-Aviation in Glendale, AZ is seeking an early-career professional with 2–4 years of experience in government contracting, proposal development, aviation administration, or related fields. The role provides hands-on exposure to federal contracting, DoD programs, aviation operations, regulatory compliance, and proposal development, with opportunities for growth.

You will review RFPs, prepare compliance matrices, coordinate documentation, support audits, and assist with proposals.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Strong written communication, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any U.S. Government security clearance required for assigned programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist with documentation supporting AS9110C quality‑management and FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations, as applicable.
• Support government audits and inspections.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Skyquest-Aviation in Glendale, AZ is seeking an early-career professional with 2–4 years of experience in government contracting, proposal development, aviation administration, or related fields. The role provides hands-on exposure to federal contracting, DoD programs, aviation operations, regulatory compliance, and proposal development, with opportunities for growth.

You will review RFPs, prepare compliance matrices, coordinate documentation, support audits, and assist with proposals.