Quality & Proposal Planning Strategist

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Quality Planning Specialist to support quality activities and team members. The role focuses on coordinating proposal efforts, resource planning, staffing coordination, and program planning to align with requirements and objectives.

The ideal candidate has experience in DoD contracting environments and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented position that supports multiple departments and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 4-8 years of experience in proposal coordination, project planning, resource planning, or defense industry operations.
• Experience supporting government contracts or DoD programs preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems, and proposal management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal development activities for government and defense-related solicitations, including RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and IDIQ opportunities.
• Review solicitation requirements and compliance matrices to ensure proposal responsiveness.
• Assist with preparation of technical, management, cost, and past performance proposal volumes.
• Coordinate inputs from engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, contracts, and finance teams.
• Maintain proposal schedules, action trackers, and submission deadlines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project scheduling tools

ERP/MRP systems

Proposal management tools

Job description

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Quality Planning Specialist to support quality activities and team members. The role focuses on coordinating proposal efforts, resource planning, staffing coordination, and program planning to align with requirements and objectives.

The ideal candidate has experience in DoD contracting environments and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented position that supports multiple departments and deadlines.