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 Sr Proposal Manager, youll execute proposal strategy and drive the bid submission process from initial contact through contract signing for our cutting edge products and services, including winning. Youll direct complex 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 conficts in team dynamics and condensed project timelines.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST
This role is open to a hybrid schedule or 100 remote work in most states
Responsibilities:
- Managing the Proposal Support Team to ensure sufficient resources are available for all proposal activities
- Managing complex proposals and bid preparations as assigned, to include solicitation review, organizing the proposal team, managing reviews, and ensuring a compliant, complete, clear and compelling proposal
- Coordinating proposal efforts with business development, capture management, program management, engineering, operations, contracts, finance, contractors, subcontractors and human resources
- Train/equip the proposal team while streamlining processes so that there is commonality and consistency across BA proposals
- Establishing/refining existing templates, tools and guidelines for continuous improvement of the proposal process
- Organization and management of Proposal Support Team Sharepoint and Teams sites in conjunction with IT personnel
Must-haves:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field of study
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education - 5&43; years experience as a Proposal Manager including scheduling and leading proposal kick-off meetings, leading solution sessions, facilitating color team review meetings, enforcing proposal governance, and delivering the completed proposal on time
- 10&43; Years of experience supporting DoD or similar customers with bids and proposals, including OTAs and competitive proposals
- Experience supporting small and large proposals valued at $300M or more
- Advanced experience with simultaneously managing multiple proposals of all sizes from proposal planning to delivery
- Extensive technical, proposal writing and proposal management experience with emphasis in technical products and logistics services
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others
- Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Understanding of program management to include, scheduling, organization and technical management/system engineering concepts
- Full understanding of Pricing Volumes to include work breakdown structure (WBS) and Basis of Estimate (BOE), including government contracting proposal processes and procedures
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences
- The ability to obtain a security clearance is required.
Preferred:
- Experience with industry leading tools including Visible Thread, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.
- Ability to digest complex proposals and solutions into simplistic concepts
- Ability to work independently as a proposal manager and lead a small proposal team, as needed
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
Estimated Starting Salary: $173,923– $239,145.23
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
