Senior Proposal Engineer - Enterprise IT Solutions

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 187,000; Full time

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Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst (Proposal Engineer) in Springfield, VA to support critical intelligence missions.

You will lead requirements analysis, develop enterprise IT solutions, and drive high-impact proposal content across TEMs, cost estimation, and governance with a strong emphasis on compliant, customer-focused designs. The role requires 5+ years of related experience, TS/SCI clearance with CI poly eligibility, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: Requirements engineering, Systems engineering, Project management, Proposal development/support for technical/engineering efforts.
• Demonstrated experience developing bids for engineering or IT infrastructure proposals, ensuring alignment with customer needs, solicitation requirements, and business goals.
• Experience creating and managing technical documentation, program-related messaging, and customer deliverables, including briefings, reports, and proposal content.
• Experience with customer requirements gathering and an understanding of Enterprise IT Infrastructure, such as: Data Center Management Lifecycle, Desktop Hosting / End User Computing, Unified Communications, End User Device Support, Video & A/V Support.
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and service-based contract vehicles (e.g., managed services, SLAs, catalog-based services).
• Exceptional interpersonal and client-facing skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer needs to determine functional and non-functional requirements for a wide variety of IT infrastructure and enterprise systems projects.
• Translate customer requirements into clear system specifications, use cases, and high-level architectures to guide solution design and technical approach.
• Coordinate, schedule, and lead internal and external Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to clarify project requirements, resolve issues, and enable timely submission of proposals.
• Work closely with technical and functional staff to develop integrated solutions that meet customer requirements, while identifying risks, external dependencies, and contingencies.
• Expedite proposal and project awards by mapping requirements to methodologies, labor categories, and material service catalogs to ensure solicitation criteria are met.
• Leverage historical data from prior proposals and apply service labor and material catalogs in the design of proposed solutions.
• Research, identify, and recommend resources (labor, tools, infrastructure, materials) required for task execution and completion.
• Obtain vendor quotes for material and travel expenses, as needed, to build and document accurate cost proposals and Bills of Materials.
• Ensure proposal inputs (technical, cost, schedule) are consistent, traceable to requirements, and aligned with program and organizational guidelines.
• Manage proposal content, including reference material and documentation used to create proposals, and maintain records in accordance with program, corporate, and government standards and policies.
• Generate technical briefings, reports, and other major documents for senior government and contractor leadership, clearly communicating solution approach, trade-offs, risks, and expected outcomes.
• Act as a technical lead/subject matter expert in solution development efforts, mentoring junior staff and contributing to best practices for systems analysis and proposal development.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies, architectures, and industry best practices in IT infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives to enhance solution offerings, proposal processes, and analytical frameworks.
• Current and relevant customer experience within the target customer environment or mission set.
• ITIL certification (Foundation or higher), or equivalent experience with ITIL-based service management frameworks.
• Experience operating in or supporting federal/government or classified environments (if applicable to your program).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience).

Skills

Cost Proposals

Technical Reporting

Vendor Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst (Proposal Engineer) in Springfield, VA to support critical intelligence missions.

You will lead requirements analysis, develop enterprise IT solutions, and drive high-impact proposal content across TEMs, cost estimation, and governance with a strong emphasis on compliant, customer-focused designs. The role requires 5+ years of related experience, TS/SCI clearance with CI poly eligibility, and collaboration across