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2026 Internship \- Proposal Associate \- Special Missions

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans and executes worldwide proposal development activities and deliverables, while ensuring a successful and disciplined execution of best practices and processes\. Key responsibilities include proposal planning, coordination, communication, records management, proposal development and packaging/delivery/execution\. This is a sales support function\.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Accountable for leading proposal activities in support of the Special Missions sales team\.

+ Strategically lays out proposal planning steps to ensure successful execution to customer due dates, managing all aspects of the gating process from kick\-off through contract award\.

+ Schedules the proposal effort and monitors progress utilizing project management tools\.

+ Organizes, coordinates, and leads cross functional proposal team of subject matter experts to develop a go\-forward proposal strategy\.

+ Develops the proposal package to include pricing, schedule, compliance matrix, technical solution, and other related materials\.

+ Provides proposal progress status and communicates updates to stakeholders, ensuring all vested parties \(i\.e\. manager, proposal team, sales\) abreast of changes or issues\.

+ Maintains a records management system to store all proposal related documentation and supporting backup so that documentation can be preserved and is accessible to the team\.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Aviation, Aircraft Management, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Professional and diplomatic demeanor

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Customer experience required

+ Outstanding computer skills including Microsoft Office

+ Ability to work under pressure and tight deadline

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job\. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified\.

Textron Aviation Inc\. must comply with U\.S\. export control laws\. If a position requires access to information controlled under U\.S\. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information\.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U\.S\. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F\-1 students and J\-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship\.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late\-May to early\-August lasting 10 weeks\.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager\.

**Recruiting Timeline:** Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025\. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs\. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit\.

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\.

**Recruiting Company:** Textron Aviation

**Primary Location:** US-Kansas-Wichita

**Job Function:** Business Development

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Internship / Co-Op

**Shift:** First Shift

**Job Posting:** 08/31/2025, 10:00:00 PM

**Job Number:** 333237