Strategic Bid & Proposal Specialist

NovaTech Automation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NovaTech Automation is seeking a Bid & Proposal Specialist to join our Sales team. You will develop detailed customer proposals from bills of materials and drawings, and prepare internal pricing budgets aligned with our pricing guidelines.

This role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across Sales, Engineering, and Operations to ensure technically accurate, competitive proposals that win work.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience developing bills of materials and interpreting engineering drawings or technical specifications.
• Experience in industrial automation, utilities, SCADA, or related technical industry preferred.
• Prior exposure to CRM systems, pricing databases, or proposal automation tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed customer proposals by interpreting bills of materials, engineering drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Prepare internal pricing budgets that reflect accurate material, labor, and overhead costs in alignment with NovaTech pricing guidelines.
• Collaborate with Sales Account Managers to understand project scope, customer requirements, and competitive positioning before finalizing proposals.
• Consult with Sales Engineers throughout the proposal process to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with customer expectations.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to validate technical assumptions and confirm solution feasibility during the proposal process.
• Track proposal status and maintain an organized record of submitted bids, revisions, and outcomes for future reference and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CRM systems

Pricing databases

Proposal automation tools

ERP systems

Job description

NovaTech Automation is seeking a Bid & Proposal Specialist to join our Sales team. You will develop detailed customer proposals from bills of materials and drawings, and prepare internal pricing budgets aligned with our pricing guidelines.

This role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across Sales, Engineering, and Operations to ensure technically accurate, competitive proposals that win work.