Government Bid & Contract Pro — Inside Sales

Conner Industries Inc.; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off - Accrued Immediately, 0

8 Company Paid Holidays

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Training & Development

Job summary

Conner Industries, Inc. seeks a Government Bid & Contract Specialist (Inside Sales) to manage U.S. Government and defense bid activity from solicitation to delivery.

You will find and qualify opportunities, prepare accurate quotes, and coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure bids are deliverable on time and compliant. The role entails reviewing solicitations, pricing strategies, and navigating FAR/DFARS requirements, with up to 50% regional travel and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, contract management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of government bidding, federal contract administration, or defense sales support, preferably with manufacturer or distributor.
• Hands‑on experience quoting through DIBBS and SAM.gov.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS clauses and how they affect cost, schedule, and compliance.
• Experience with PIEE/WAWF invoicing and receiving reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and qualify opportunities through SAM.gov, DIBBS, agency portals, and prime contractor portals.
• Review solicitations for technical fit, eligibility, set-aside status, delivery schedule, quality, packaging, and clauses.
• Prepare, price, and submit accurate, compliant bids and quotes aligned with pricing strategy.
• Interpret MIL-STD packaging, marking requirements, and confirm capabilities with Engineering and Operations.
• Serve as primary contact with contracting officers and buyers on clarifications and amendments.
• Manage post-award activities including order entry, delivery tracking, and close-out.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading complex solicitations

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Bachelor's degree in contract management

Tools

SAM.gov

DIBBS

PIEE/WAWF

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Conner Industries, Inc. seeks a Government Bid & Contract Specialist (Inside Sales) to manage U.S. Government and defense bid activity from solicitation to delivery.

You will find and qualify opportunities, prepare accurate quotes, and coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure bids are deliverable on time and compliant. The role entails reviewing solicitations, pricing strategies, and navigating FAR/DFARS requirements, with up to 50% regional travel and a