BAE Systems - McLean, VA
posted 4 months ago
The Proposal Compliance and Research Analyst position at BAE Systems is a critical role that reports directly to the Director for Proposal Operations Compliance. This independent group within the Proposal Operations Organization (PRO) emphasizes the importance of thorough compliance reviews. The role is a hybrid of two key functions: Compliance Analyst and Proposal Research Writer. As a Compliance Analyst, you will enhance the proposal team's efforts by conducting independent verification and validation processes to ensure that proposals align with the Request for Proposal/Information (RFP/RFI) instructions, evaluation criteria, and Performance Work Statement/Statement of Work (PWS/SOW). This involves assisting with the initial review of RFPs, creating outlines, and ensuring compliance throughout the proposal development process. In the capacity of Proposal Research Writer, you will support the early stages of proposal development by researching background information and compiling written content that is clear, concise, and compliant with RFP requirements. This role requires a high degree of independence, as you will often work on complex research and writing assignments with minimal guidance. You will collaborate with various proposal teams to discuss strategy, themes, strengths, discriminators, and value propositions. Your responsibilities will include parsing task order requirements, building compliance matrices, and reassessing compliance with developed content and color teams. You will also analyze proposal documents for compliance, provide feedback during review cycles, and draft questions for the Proposal Manager or customer regarding ambiguities in solicitation compliance requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for researching and identifying relevant BAE Systems contracts for past performance citations, writing and revising proposal solution sections, and maintaining the Contract Performance & Evaluation Database (CPED). Your analytical skills will be crucial in reviewing award documents and proposals to identify exceptional areas and sharing insights with the organization. You will also work with the Business Winning team to address process-related weaknesses in submitted proposals, ensuring continuous improvement in future bids. This position may involve other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the proposal operations team.