Responsible for activities and processes that help the D&S Defense Engines sales organization achieve business objectives
Leading the development of proposals including the assessment of customer requirements, commercial risk assessment, and supporting the deal team throughout negotiation and customer decision
Manage the proposal development process from RFP release through post-submission phases and lifecycle for assigned deals
Own and execute a portfolio of proposals that adhere to defined policies and procedures, ensuring on-time, compliant, and high-quality submissions to customers
Conduct comprehensive analysis of RFP requirements; develop compliant proposal outlines, content plans, and schedules for assigned proposals
Assign tasks to proposal team members, monitor progress via action planning, and provide guidance to ensure adherence to proposal schedules and customer and business requirements
Partner with engineering, finance, legal, programs, and other functions through collaboration, Daily Management, and process improvement discussions to gather inputs and execute FLIGHT DECK fundamentals
Contribute to the development of proposal strategy, ensuring linkage to product line priorities and overall Defense Engines growth objectives
Support continuous improvement initiatives through creation and updates of Detailed Job Instructions (DJIs), templates, and process documentation to drive consistency and quality
Participate in daily proposal management standups to drive execution, remove roadblocks, and maintain schedule fidelity
Direct proposal teams on compliance with applicable deal policies and procedures; assist with and facilitate deal review meetings, as required
Contribute to KPI management and process adherence, using data to identify improvement opportunities and support disciplined execution

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Risk Management, Customer Account Management, or Contract Management within the aerospace industry or a similar industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and information to diverse audiences
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Aircraft engine product knowledge and familiarity with defense customer environments
Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Oracle, and International Trade Controls
Demonstrated commercial judgment and experience working within formal deal governance frameworks
Experience with continuous improvement, standard work, and FLIGHT DECK or similar lean operating systems

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program
retirement benefits through the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions)
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability insurance
life insurance
paid time off for vacation and illness

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Program ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementCustomer Account ManagementContract ManagementProposal DevelopmentCommercial Risk AssessmentContinuous ImprovementFLIGHT DECKLean Operating Systems

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementCollaborationLeadershipGuidanceProblem SolvingAdaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree