Proposal Manager I

Do you have strong analytical and communication skills, like to work in a collaborative environment, and have a background in the US Department of Defense, US Military, or Aerospace & Defense industry? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Proposal Manager I, you'll oversee the bid submission process from initial contact through contract signing for our cutting edge products and services, including winning. You'll direct proposal activities in accordance with the request for proposal (RFP) specifications. Your duties will also include a review and approve proposals to ensure the appropriate themes are incorporated and resolving conflicts in team dynamics and condensed project timelines. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Responsibilities: As an integral member of the Company’s Business Development organization and Proposal Center, the Proposal Manager I manages the proposal development center and oversees the center’s staff in the development and submission of task order and project proposals for both government and commercial customers. Responsible for planning, organizing, facilitating and executing IDIQ proposals (both Prime and subcontractor role), and for assuring the company’s proposal development process is clearly disseminated and efficiently implemented and administered. Provide direct and indirect management of the company's overall bid and proposal efforts and direct management of the Proposal Center. Directly or through others, ensure proposal preparation activities are timely and proposals submitted are professional to include writing, editing, graphics, formatting, estimating/pricing, data call coordination, production and submission of all technical and cost volumes. Coordinate and guide proposal management activities and workflow such as creating and distributing all documents required for proposal development including proposal template, compliance matrix, schedule, and color review sheets; leading internal proposal status meetings and reviews; serving as the main POC for subcontractor proposal input; and acting as color reviewer on task order and project proposals managed by the Proposal Center staff. Exercise ownership of proposal processes and take responsibility for quality and compliance of all proposals supported by the Proposal Center. Direct the work of Proposal Center staff to ensure development of proposal products in accordance with RFP compliance and company business development goals. Participate in capture discussions to ensure understanding of bid strategy. Directly manage proposals and act as a color reviewer on proposals managed by other staff. Supervise Proposal Center staff, including Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable law. Other responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning employees’ training, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 7 years of experience in related field. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualific ... (truncated, view full listing at source)