MUST BE A US CITIZEN (ITAR REQUIREMENT). Support a Fortune 500 Aero-Defense Company as a Proposal Manager.

Seeking a Sr. Proposal Manager for our Defense and Security line of business with demonstrated experience working in a high OPTEMPO environment that supports multiple mission and business domains. Sr. Proposal Managers have a decade or more of direct DoD proposal development experience. The right candidate knows how to apply that experience to bids for US and allied military customers in mission-critical areas: digitally immersive aviation, ground, and maritime training; operational support and mission systems integration; modeling and simulation and associated engineering fields; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; AR/VR, and space.

This position is perfect for experienced proposal managers prepared to lead complex, challenging bids at a company that puts resources to the task to win what we chase. Experience and exposure to the gamut of acquisition types is essential: IDIQ, RFP, ITO, FOPR, OTAs, BAA, CSO, FAR 15/16. The right person lives the mantra of compliant, complete and compelling.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, English, Communication, Journalism, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of U.S. Department of Defense proposal management experience
• Demonstrated experience in applying and adapting Shipley processes and standards
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of military protocols and customs as well as flight simulators, aircraft, and/or maritime vessels
• APMP and/or PMP certification
• Experience working in adjacent federal/DoD agencies, including DHS, State, DLA, DIA, DARPA
• Existing security clearance desirable but not required