[Hiring] Proposal Manager @Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Role Description

Reporting to the Director, Proposals Solutions in the Sales Operations group, the position focuses on supporting multiple business units within a Shared Service environment. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Proposal Solutions team by planning, developing and producing all proposal deliverables required by the solicitation. You should also be able to provide a hands-on approach to the entire proposal development processes, including but not limited to:

• Identification of team member roles and responsibilities
• Development of outlines and delegation of assignments
• Monitoring and driving timelines
• Ensuring compliance
• All other aspects of producing a winning proposal

The candidate will work with multiple stakeholders to program manage the proposal effort, ensuring that proposals reflect the best technical, management, and price offerings that Curtiss-Wright can make to get to a winning position on RFQs and RFPs.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Experience in project management is mandatory, with a minimum of 7-10 years related experience
• Strong knowledge of Aviation/Aerospace market and customer base is mandatory
• Proficient in Microsoft Office business applications
• Proficient in ERP (SAP), MS Dynamics CRM, or equivalents is desired but not mandatory
• Strong skills in planning, problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, and research
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Team leadership skills and experience
• Proven ability to work within a team; an active listener, collaborative, forward leaning, and influential
• Balanced business perspective
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadline requirements with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on team leadership

Requirements

• Responds to RFQ/RFP releases and other calls for proposals
• Drives proposal development individually and manages proposal stakeholder teams to ensure proposals meet all customer requirements
• Prepares and assists in submission of proposals to include review and compliance, outlining, and follow-through on compliant and timely proposal submission with appropriate approvals
• Organizes and leads bid review meetings, including bid/no bid, and ensures winning strategies are established and clearly conveyed in the submission as required
• Provides direction for the preparation of the technical, management, and cost inputs to achieve a response in line with the RFP requirements and bid strategy
• Leads and organizes ongoing proposal meetings to identify and resolve problems and share information
• Leads the assembly and production of a complete submission which meets all RFP requirements
• Leads or participates in kick-off meetings; oversees team's effort through the writing process; oversees proposal reviews; obtains management and corporate approvals; and follows through on compliant and timely proposal submission
• Manages multiple bids and proposals with dynamic priorities
• Leads or supports process improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture