Proposal Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customers satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

We are looking for an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of competitive and sole-source proposals for government, commercial, and international customers within the aerospace and defense industry.

In this role, you will manage the entire proposal lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant proposals while meeting aggressive deadlines. This position requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple proposal efforts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal process from opportunity through final submission.
• Analyze RFPs and customer requirements to develop compliant proposal strategies and response structures.
• Create and manage proposal schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and lead proposal kickoff meetings, status meetings, and color team reviews.
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, pricing, program management, technical sales, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure proposals are compliant, persuasive, and submitted on time.
• Track proposal status, resolve issues, and manage production support throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Develop compliance matrices, outlines, and proposal documentation.
• Drive proposal process improvements and report on proposal metrics.
• Collaborate closely with business development and sales teams to support winning capture strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in proposal management, business development, or business execution.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Defense and Space industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience responding to U.S. Government solicitations and RFPs.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate proposal teams.
• Experience coordinating virtual and geographically dispersed teams.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations and proposal best practices.
• APMP and/or PMP certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

Company Description

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.