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Bombardier Defense is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Defense Supply Chain Proposal Agent to lead and manage all aspects of supply chain proposal activities in support of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), allied government, and global defense pursuits. This role will serve as a key liaison between cross-functional teams and will work closely with the defense supply chain procurement team to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely proposal submissions. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of U.S. DoD regulations, global compliance requirements, and flow-down clauses applicable to the aerospace and defense industry
Job Responsibility:
Lead the planning, coordination, and submission of all supply chain proposal inputs in response to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs
Partner with procurement, contracts, engineering, finance, legal, and program management to ensure proposal accuracy, compliance, and competitiveness
Interpret and flow down FAR, DFARS, and international contract requirements into supplier RFP packages and BOE justifications
Establish and maintain a centralized pipeline view of all current and upcoming defense supply chain proposal activities
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations and reporting on proposal progress, risks, and resource needs
Support make-or-buy analysis, supplier quoting, and cost estimating strategies aligned with Bombardier’s defense business objectives
Review and validate supplier inputs to ensure cost realism, historical pricing alignment, and compliance with DoD cost principles
Participate in internal and customer-facing proposal reviews, audits, and fact-finding activities
Ensure export control and ITAR/EAR compliance throughout the proposal lifecycle
Maintain documentation to support DCAA/DCMA audit readiness
Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal development processes and tools
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in proposal, procurement, or supply chain roles
prior proposal experience preferred
Familiarity with the U.S. DoD acquisition process, including RFP structures, flow-downs, and compliance standards
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and international defense contracting practices
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality deliverables
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
U.S. Citizenship required due to contract and security requirements
Nice to have:
Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry or a government contracting environment
Knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations, Cybersecurity compliance (CMMC), and supply chain security principles
Understanding of cost estimating, supplier negotiations, and BOE development in a defense context
Experience with proposal pricing tools (e.g., ProPricer) and reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
What we offer:
Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)