Proposal Manager

This role can be located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States, Tampa, Florida, United States or Dayton, Ohio, United States

The Proposal Manager performs both deliberate and imaginative work for serious, game-changing efforts. The candidate must be capable of working in a high-pressure environment. The job requires the ability to work in both a systematic and creative way, with complex, technical information and processes. A disciplined, conscientious, hands-on approach is central to this job, and it requires work that is high quality and precise. Due to the critical nature and focus on accuracy, this job requires a candidate able to quickly adjust under close scrutiny and criticism. Because this is a creative, technical position and because it requires a high level of expertise and accuracy, it requires thorough planning and tracking in order to be effective.

Functions

• Lead the creation of large scale, complex stand-alone proposals, task order proposals, RFIs/SSNs, and other responses
• Ensure adherence to proposal development preparation guidelines, processes, methodologies, and associated business tools
• Build proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and schedules and oversees creation of proposal templates
• Analyze complex solicitation requirements and ensures that proposals meet all requirements
• Develop writing assignments and tracks progress to ensure the timely completion of proposal inputs
• Coordinate proposal layout and outlines with SMEs and technical writers
• Research and develop proposal content, working closely with SMEs. Adheres to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Schedule kickoff, drumbeat, color review meetings, as required, to ensure proposal deliverables are developing and tracking with the submission requirements
• Edit, standardize, proofread, and rewrite material prepared by other writers; eliminates inconsistencies in format or voice, typos, and grammatical and spelling mistakes
• Engage with Capture Manager to craft proposal strategy and develop compelling messaging that addresses the strengths of the AEVEX Aerospace offering
• Ensure the win strategy (win themes, discriminators, etc.) is articulated throughout the proposal and ensure solutions are properly described and depicted.
• Coordinate closely with pricing to ensure all cost elements align with the technical solution, comply with solicitation requirements, and support the overall win strategy
• Develop effective methods for presenting and organizing information within proposals, such as the use of tables and graphics
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions
• Manage the production, reproduction, and binding/packaging of draft proposals, final proposals, and all hard/soft copies
• Ensure proposals are delivered on time and in compliance with all RFP requirements
• Manage internal approval process. Ensures approvers understand pricing methodology and proposal requirements. Provides timely responses to approver’s questions and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required Standard Essential Functions
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Security Clearance-Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
• Winning track record as the proposal manager for DoD and commercial clients
• Superior Microsoft Office skills required, knowledge of other editing and publishing tools highly desired
• Highly skilled in planning and tracking multiple simultaneous tasks in a high-pressure environment where priorities shift rapidly
• Ability to build trust and create relationships across all business units
• Ability to utilize a disciplined approach while working independently
• Must produce high quality and precise results
• Must be open to collaboration and close scrutiny to ensure team success

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for majors in English, law, philosophy, history or other discipline that indicate an ability to write accurately in an organized fashion
• APMP certification or active enrollment

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant proposal experience that includes proposal management and proposal writing
• 2+ years of proposal management experience with DoD proposals
• Demonstrated experience leading and collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex challenges
• Capture management experience
• Programmatic experience to include WBS, BOE, IMS artifacts

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.