Government Contracts & Proposal 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 is seeking an early‑career professional (2–4 years) in government contracting and proposal development. The role offers exposure to federal contracting environments, aviation operations, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional growth, with responsibilities spanning contract management, proposals, and QA support.

The position requires familiarity with FAR/DFARS, strong written communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, with potential for security

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Strong written communication, document development, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any U.S. Government security clearance required for assigned programs.

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

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to work across levels

Education

Government contracting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

Established aviation company seeking an early-career professional with approximately 2–4 years of experience in government contracting, proposal development, aviation administration, contract administration, procurement, program support, or a related field.

This position provides hands‑on exposure to federal contracting, Department of War programs, aviation operations, regulatory compliance, and proposal development, with opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Government Contracts

• 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.

Proposal Development

• 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.

Quality Assurance Support

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

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Strong written communication, document‑development, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any U.S. Government security clearance required for assigned programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Department of War or other federal government contractor.
• Government proposal‑writing experience.
• Aviation maintenance, logistics, repair, overhaul, flight operations, or related aviation experience.
• Military or military aviation experience.
• Coursework or training in government contracting, proposal management, procurement, or contract administration.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $80,000–$95,000

Starting compensation is based on relevant experience, education, government‑contracting exposure, aviation experience, security‑clearance status, and demonstrated skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid company holidays