2025 Summer Proposal Analyst Intern

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

CAES by Honeywell is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Proposal Analyst Intern to join our dynamic team in supporting the preparation and management of high-stakes proposals within the defense, radar, and space sectors. As an intern, you will play a key role in streamlining workflows, cleaning up proposal templates, and helping us analyze budgets to ensure we meet critical deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable experience in the proposal management process, especially in the defense, radar, and space industries and work alongside experienced professionals and learn about the nuances of proposal submissions.

• Template Cleanup & Standardization:

  • Assist in organizing and updating proposal templates to ensure consistency and alignment with company standards.
  • Review existing templates for outdated information, missing sections, and formatting issues.
  • Recommend improvements to optimize template usability and effectiveness.

• Proposal Review Scheduling & Coordination:

  • Help schedule and coordinate internal proposal review meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Track deadlines and ensure reviews are completed on time by all parties.
  • Support the preparation of review materials and assist in gathering feedback.

• Bid & Proposal Budget Analysis:

  • Assist in analyzing bid and proposal budgets to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
  • Track expenses and provide support in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Collaborate with proposal managers to help develop accurate financial estimates for new bids.

• Workflow Streamlining & Process Optimization:

  • Help identify bottlenecks in proposal development and suggest solutions to streamline workflows.
  • Support the documentation and tracking of processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Assist in setting up and maintaining project management tools for tracking proposal progress.

• Proposal Document Support:

  • Provide general support in the preparation and formatting of proposal documents.
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications and submission requirements.
  • Help in organizing proposal libraries and ensuring easy access to historical materials.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the proposal management team, technical writers, business development teams, and subject matter experts.
  • Gain exposure to various aspects of the proposal lifecycle, including strategy, content development, and submission.

Minimum:

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
• High School Diploma
• Minimum GPA of 2.8

Preferred:

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of project management tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in the defense, radar, or space sectors is a plus.
• Experience with data analysis & management, system design, analysis & management, computer science, data science and business analytics, database administrator or other related fields

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour (San Diego)

Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.