Lead the proposal development process from pre-RFP release through post-submission phases
Conduct comprehensive analysis of RFP requirements and develop compliant proposal outlines and schedules
Manage proposal development activities including reviews, to ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals
Co-Lead kick-off meetings and proposal planning sessions to establish clear objectives, responsibilities, and timelines
Coordinate with technical subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and integration of technical and commercial solutions into proposal narratives
Assign tasks to team members, monitor progress, and provide guidance to ensure adherence to proposal schedule and requirements
Conduct regular proposal reviews and revisions, may be involved in negotiation with customers; ensure deals deliver shareholder value; drive competitive pricing
Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services
May lead functional teams or projects focused on driving use of Lean Flight Deck tools and continuous improvement across Deal Factory processes aimed at improving critical KPIs

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
3 years of experience in Sales and/or Proposals, both commercial and government competitive, OR 3 years of Experience in Program Management, Engineering Project management, Risk Management, Customer Account Management or Contract Management, within the Aviation or similar industry
1 year of experience with Lean practices and tools
Ability to travel 15% of the time
Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Oracle and export control is advantageous but not required

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal developmentRFP analysisproject managementLean practicesnegotiationcompliancetechnical writingtask assignmentprocess improvementKPI analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationguidanceproblem-solvingtime managementanalytical thinkingcustomer focusadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeProject Management certificationLean certification