Sr. Proposal Manager

This position 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 do the job right.

Essential Functions:

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• Leads the creation of large scale, complex stand-alone proposals, task order proposals, RFIs/SSNs, and other responses ranging from $5M-$150M in value
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• Ensures adherence to proposal development preparation guidelines, processes, methodologies, and associated business tools
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• Builds proposal outlines and compliance matrices and schedules and oversees creation of proposal templates
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• Analyzes complex requirements and ensures that proposals meet all requirements
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• Develops writing assignments and tracks progress to ensure the timely completion of proposal inputs
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• Coordinates proposal layout and outlines with SMEs and technical writers
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• Researches and develops proposal content, working closely with SMEs. Adheres to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
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• Edits, standardizes, proofreads, and rewrites material prepared by other writers; eliminates inconsistencies in format or voice, typos, and grammatical and spelling mistakes
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• Engages with Capture Manager to craft proposal strategy and develop compelling messaging that addresses the strengths of the AEVEX Aerospace offering
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• Ensures the win strategy (win themes, discriminators, etc.) is articulated throughout the proposal. Ensures solutions are properly described and depicted.
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• Develops effective methods for presenting and organizing information within proposals, such as the use of tables and graphics
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• Maintains records and files of work and revisions
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• Manages the production, reproduction, and binding/packaging of draft proposals, final proposals, and all hard/soft copies
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• Ensures proposals are delivered on time and in compliance with all RFP requirements.
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• Performs other duties as assigned or required
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Qualifications:

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• 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
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• A minimum of 8 years of relevant proposal experience that includes proposal management and proposal writing
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• A minimum of 4 years of proposal management experience with DoD proposals
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• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance
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• Winning track record as the proposal manager for DoD clients
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• Superior Microsoft Office skills required; knowledge of other editing and publishing tools highly desired
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• Highly skilled in planning and tracking multiple simultaneous tasks in a high-pressure environment
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• Demonstrated experience leading and collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex challenges
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• Travel as needed to support proposal efforts, including classified proposals
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• Ability to utilize a disciplined approach while working independently
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• Must produce high quality and precise results
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• Must be open to collaboration and close scrutiny to ensure team success
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Nice to have:

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• Experience can substitute for education
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• Experience working on aerospace and/or intelligence proposals
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• Capture management experience
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• Programmatic experience to include WBS, BOE, IMS artifacts
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• Active Secret clearance or higher
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• APMP certification or active enrollment
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• Experience with FEDSIM proposals
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• Experience with video and/or oral proposals
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AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, 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, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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