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Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company · 4 days ago

Pricing & Proposals Intern (Summer 2026)

Chandler, AZ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $40/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC) is seeking a Pricing & Proposal Intern for the summer of 2026 to gain hands-on experience in pricing analysis, proposal development, and business case support within the aerospace and defense industry. The intern will assist in coordinating proposal efforts, support cost analysis, and contribute to the development of business cases and presentations for management review.

AerospaceEducationManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating proposal efforts by supporting cross-functional teams with project management tasks and documentation

Support proposal team members with gathering, reviewing, and organizing technical and business inputs for new opportunities

Work with product and engineering teams to address proposal-related questions and ensure accurate technical inputs

Contribute to cost analysis and modeling based on key pricing inputs to support optimal pricing recommendations

Assist in developing business cases and preparing presentations for management review

Support the preparation of cost support packages in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Help review proposal schedules and ensure data inputs align with program and facility capacity expectations

Contribute to process improvement projects and documentation for pricing and proposal workflows

Assist with discrepancy resolution and new price generation alongside pricing analysts

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelAnalytical skillsProject management toolsGovernment contracts knowledgeCuriosityEagerness to learnEffective communicationOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Junior or senior standing in 2026 or 2027, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Engineering Management, Economics, or a related field

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize findings into clear reports and recommendations

Effective oral and written communication skills; confident working with cross-functional teams

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Collaborative team player with curiosity and eagerness to learn

Due to contractual and regulatory requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role

Preferred

Familiarity with proposal or project management tools is a plus

Interest in government contracts, FAR/CAS requirements, and defense industry standards (exposure is a plus, not required)

Company

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company

PacSci EMC provides pyrotechnic and energetic material devices and integrated systems that operate precisely the moment they are commanded – down to the millisecond.

Founded in 1975