Sr. Proposal Specialist

Sr. Proposal Specialist

Description

We are more than aviation experts - we are pioneers. From breaking the sound barrier to redefining vertical lift with advanced tiltrotor systems, Bell has always challenged what is possible. Today, we continue shaping the future of aviation through cutting-edge engineering and uncompromising innovation. And we want you to be part of it.

This position is on-site at Bell’s Headquarters in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Sr Proposal Analyst

Bell is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and collaborative Senior Proposal Analyst to support the planning, development, and delivery of competitive proposals across Bell Military, Bell Commercial, and other Textron business units. Reporting to the Manager, Submission Response Team, you will partner across functions and business units to develop compelling, compliant proposals for strategic business opportunities, apply best practices, and strengthen enterprise proposal capability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide proposal expertise, surge support, and best-practice sharing across Bell and other Textron business units for enterprise-level and business-specific pursuits.

• Lead the planning, development, review, and submission of competitive proposals, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other customer responses across military, commercial, and enterprise opportunities.

• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, planning/control documents, and other proposal management tools to ensure compliant, consistent, high-quality, on-time submissions.

• Coordinate and facilitate proposal activities, including kickoff meetings, strategy sessions, color-team reviews, and executive reviews, ensuring requirements, responsibilities, milestones, and deliverables are clearly defined and executed.

• Coordinate cross-functional proposal resources, including writers, subject-matter experts, graphic artists, consultants, and external partners.

• Develop and maintain proposal templates, processes, standards, tools, reusable content, and collaborative development environments, incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices.

• Develop proposal graphics, presentations, executive briefings, and other visual communications supporting competitive pursuits.

• Manage multiple concurrent proposal efforts and priorities while maintaining quality and meeting demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring to This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is required.

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in proposal management, proposal development, capture management, project management, contracts, or business development.

• Demonstrated experience leading competitive solicitation responses, including RFPs and RFIs, from planning through submission.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with deep knowledge of proposal processes, compliance, scheduling, document control, and structured review methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling content, communicate complex information, and present effectively to senior leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and business units, facilitate teams and executive-level reviews, and build effective stakeholder partnerships.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and collaborative proposal development environments.

• Experience supporting government and commercial customers, including knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and Department of Defense acquisition processes.

• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to apply knowledge of company products, customers, and markets to competitive pursuits.

• Experience developing proposal training, templates, tools, and mentoring less-experienced team members, with a focus on continuous improvement and lessons learned.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Proposal management certification, formal proposal development training, or experience with recognized proposal development methodologies is preferred. Aerospace, defense, government, rotorcraft, or other complex technical industry experience is also preferred.

What We Offer You in Return

• Every other Friday off through our 9/80 schedule

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

• 120 hours of vacation

• 12-13 paid holidays per year

• 6 weeks of parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health insurance

• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

• And more

It is time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us and help us write the next chapter of history.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth Job Function: Program Management Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Relocation: Unavailable Job Posting: 10/05/2026 Job Number: 345452