[Hiring] Principal Specialist, Proposal Manager @RTX

Role Description

As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the success of business pursuits by leading the development of compliant, persuasive, and high-quality proposals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals that articulate the capture strategy, win themes, and value propositions. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, RFP reviews, outline development, requirements allocation, and author assignments
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, and resources, ensuring adherence to deadlines and high-quality standards
• Coordinate and oversee content reviews to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with win strategies
• Edit and format proposal documents, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation
• Facilitate key milestone reviews, including Pink, Red, and Gold Team assessments
• Collaborate with Capture Team Leaders (CTLs) and subject matter experts to refine proposal themes and strategies
• Support post-submission activities, such as clarification questions, oral presentation preparation, and after-action reviews
• Ensure continuity across proposal deliverables, incorporating win strategies and addressing customer requirements effectively
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Office and proposal management software to produce high-quality deliverables

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in managing proposal development processes, including planning, execution, and post-submission phases
• 3+ years of experience in proposal management or a similar capacity
• Experience with Microsoft Office required, including advanced skills in Word and Excel for document formatting and publishing
• Experience in editing and formatting complex proposal documents to ensure compliance and professional presentation

Requirements

• Certification in Association for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) or formal Shipley & Associates training
• Experience in technical and persuasive writing, editing, and publishing within complex business environments
• Familiarity with Salesforce for opportunity tracking and sales collaboration
• Experience using AI tools for content development, including prompt creation and refinement
• Background in the aviation industry
• Proficiency in proposal management tools such as Qvidian and VisibleThread

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!