The position is for a Proposal Manager II who will be responsible for supporting sole source and competitive proposals ranging from $50M to over a billion dollars. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of winning large proposals and will provide proposal expertise to all SNC IAS business areas.

The Proposal Manager II will be responsible for following the Shipley proposal process with an emphasis on proposal planning and development. They will also have a strong background in delivering winning and compliant proposal responses.

The successful candidate will need to have experience leading large and complex federal proposals. They will need to be able to work collaboratively with all business areas to ensure that proposals are of the highest quality and meet all requirements.

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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

B.A. (or equivalent degree) - a higher level degree may substitute for relevant experienceTypically, 8+ years of progressive business development experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience.Experience with federal proposals over $50M, including some experience with proposals over $100M is requiredAdvanced knowledge of technical writing principles, practices, and standardsExperience collecting information from subject matter experts and using it to create compelling proposal language & graphicsExperience developing and organizing complex technical proposal content to achieve strategic objectivesExperience leading, managing and organizing complex proposal color teams and non-advocate reviewers to include scheduling, organizing, facilitating, preparing, conducting, and supporting comment summation, adjudication, and final inclusionExperience developing compelling win themes, hot buttons, and discriminators, describing features/benefits, and defining key messagesExperience producing annotated proposal outlines, kickoff documentation, compliance matrices, and proposal deliverablesExperience developing and maintaining proposal schedules, and drive proposals team in adherence to the schedule from beginning to end, ensuring early delivery to the customerExpertise with MS Office and Adobe tools for content creation and desktop publishing for large, complex proposalsExcellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with othersAbility to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environmentAssociation for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Foundation or above CertificationShipley Certification or advanced proposal trainingAdvanced experience with simultaneously managing multiple proposals of all sizes from proposal planning to deliveryExtensive technical, proposal writing and proposal management experience with emphasis in technical products and logistics services 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 Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms;  ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiencesThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

Master’s degree

Experience with proposal management tools, such as Please Review, Visible Thread, etc

Experience working in multi-disciplinary proposal teams

Experience reviewing Pricing Volumes to include Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Basis of Estimate (BOE)

Technical and proposal writing experience with emphasis on technical products and services related to DoD and Aerospace or other complex systems/services for US Government

Understanding of program management to include scheduling, organization, and technical management/system engineering concepts

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

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