Associate Proposal Manager

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

About The Position

As an Associate Proposal Manager, you'll assist with the bid submission process from initial contact through contract signing for our cutting-edge products and services, including winning. You'll coordinate proposal activities in accordance with the request for proposal (RFP) specifications. Your duties will also include a review of proposals to ensure the appropriate themes are incorporated. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
5+ years of experience in related field.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree that includes proposal experience and writing may substitute for experience.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to utilize proposal management software and AI tools.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple proposals of all sizes from proposal planning to delivery.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others.
Ability to work within time constraints, have a flexible schedule, be ready to meet changing deadlines and priorities to capture proposal needs.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with government and commercial contracting processes.
Self-starter and a problem solver; must have the ability to see the big picture and implement changes as required.
Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor, train, guide and inspect the work of team members and coordinate project tasks to ensure milestones are met.
Association for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.
Experience preparing Pricing Volumes to include work breakdown structure (WBS) and Basis of Estimate (BOE), including government contracting proposal processes and procedures.
Understanding of one or more of Adobe Creative Suite applications: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat.
Skills in the use of MS Word, i.e., formatting, outlining, graphics integration, for the use of proposals.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and coordination of proposal responses to RFPs.
Conduct initial reviews of proposal documents for compliance and alignment with RFP requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for proposal content.
Maintain proposal schedules and deadlines to ensure timely submissions.
Support the development of proposal themes and strategies.
Participate in proposal reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation of proposal activities.