Federal Proposals & Contracts Specialist

Azenta, Inc.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta, Inc. in Plainfield, IN is seeking a U.S. Government Proposal & Contracts Specialist to identify federal opportunities, coordinate proposals, and ensure timely submissions.

This hands-on role focuses on opportunity research, response development, and disciplined follow-through, with leadership approving bid/no-bid decisions. You will monitor SAM.gov, gather pricing, assemble narratives and forms, and maintain proposal trackers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; science-focused degree preferred.
• 2+ years of federal proposal coordination or contract administration experience.
• Experience reviewing SAM.gov opportunities and interpreting solicitation instructions.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with FAR-based solicitations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SAM.gov for federal opportunities aligned with Azenta’s capabilities.
• Screen solicitations for fit, deadlines, required documentation, and submission complexity.
• Prepare concise opportunity summaries for leadership and consultant review.
• Coordinate with external consultant to clarify requirements, develop outlines, and review completeness.
• Prepare and assemble responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, including narratives, forms and attachments.
• Obtain technical information and approved pricing from internal subject-matter experts.
• Maintain proposal calendars and submission checklists with milestones and approvals.
• Monitor amendments and updates; incorporate into proposal materials.
• Submit internally approved responses and retain submission confirmations.
• Coordinate procurement correspondence and escalate substantive questions to reviewers.
• Maintain an organized opportunity tracker showing status and outcomes.
• Provide regular updates on opportunities, quality, and lessons learned.

Skills

Writing

Proofreading

Documentation

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Azenta, Inc. in Plainfield, IN is seeking a U.S. Government Proposal & Contracts Specialist to identify federal opportunities, coordinate proposals, and ensure timely submissions.

This hands-on role focuses on opportunity research, response development, and disciplined follow-through, with leadership approving bid/no-bid decisions. You will monitor SAM.gov, gather pricing, assemble narratives and forms, and maintain proposal trackers.