ELI - Bid & Proposal Specialist

Job Description

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses. Within the Customer Support Services & Training area, we are seeking a Bid & Proposal Specialist for our office in Sesto Calende (VA).

Responsibilities

• The preparation of Customer Support & Services and/or Simulation, Training & Digital Services package to be included in the proposal ensuring the respect of Bid requirements, defined milestone, quality and assigned budget.
• Risk identification and transmission to the relevant Department if applicable.
• Support as requested, together with other functions (e.g. Head of Region, Bid Manager) during negotiation with the Customer.
• The definition of training package technical feasibility and for the collection of the recurring and non‑recurring costs with the involvement of Administration Finance & Control.
• Submission of the package for approval as applicable by each function process.
• Support other Training Academy Departments such as Customer Relation and Demand Management and Customer Account Management.
• Support other Customer Support & Services Departments such as Product Support Engineering, Customer Support Unit, Service Delivery Manager, etc.
• Reporting Activities.
• Development and update of Training Academy Catalogue and Customer Support & Training Price List.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in management engineering or economic disciplines.
• Excellent command of English, at B2/C1 level.
• Customer‑oriented, ability to work in team, problem solving oriented, initiative and motivation.
• Financial sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently with minimum direction.
• Ability to assign and manage priorities.
• Excellent communications, listening and interpersonal skills.

Seniority

Junior: 1–3 years of experience.

What we offer

• Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well‑being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.
• Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.
• We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well‑being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

Working Arrangement

• Hybrid.
• Employment category: White‑collar employee.
• Contract type: Permanent contract.
• Gross annual salary (RAL) / salary range: €32,731.92 – €43,000.
• 13th‑month salary.
• Performance bonus linked to business results.
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills.

Selection Process

We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.

Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted. Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function. At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.