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Long Wave Inc. · 1 day ago

Proposal Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Proposal Engineer to lead technical estimating and proposal development activities across a range of Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role is critical in developing compliant, competitive proposals by coordinating Engineering and functional teams to develop clear, defensible Basis of Estimates (BOEs).

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead proposal team meetings, including kickoff meetings, BOE coordination meetings, and internal approval reviews

Develop and manage the BOE structure and bid plan for each proposal, including templates, assumptions, and supplier coordination

Author clear, defendable BOEs using appropriate methodologies:

Level of Effort (LOE) for recurring or support tasks

Discrete estimating for trackable, deliverable-based work

Actuals-based estimating utilizing historical data

Create and maintain Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAMs) to define BOE ownership across Engineering, PMO, and other functions

Align BOEs with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Statements of Work (SOWs)

Interpret solicitation documents (RFPs, RFIs, SOWs) to identify requirements, risks, dependencies, and assumptions

Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT), Software Engineering, Hardware, Specialty Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Contracts to validate and compile estimate inputs

Prepare staffing projections, sandpile charts, and labor ramps for internal reviews and senior leadership briefings

Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes, templates, and estimation standards

Qualification

DoD proposal developmentTechnical cost estimatingBasis of Estimates (BOEs)Microsoft ExcelProposal development platformsDoD contract structuresTeam coordinationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Active DoD Security Clearance Strongly Preferred

US Citizenship Required

NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C

On-Site in OKC Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

3–5+ years of experience in DoD proposal development or technical cost estimating

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional proposal efforts and drive schedule adherence

Proficiency in developing BOEs using LOE, discrete, and actuals-based estimating methodologies

Strong working knowledge of DoD contract structures including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF)

Ability to define and document team responsibilities through RAMs and other coordination tools

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and proposal development platforms (e.g., MS Word, SharePoint); MS Project experience preferred

Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if required)

Preferred

Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost/schedule integration practices

Experience using cost estimation tools (e.g., ProPricer or similar)

Familiarity with pricing strategy development, cost realism, and risk-based pricing analysis

Background in defense aerospace, training systems, or mission systems development

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.