Sr Proposal Manager
Sr Proposal Manager
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About This Role
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security civil aviation and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment Innovation Excellence Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes worklife balance
A work environment where all employees are valued respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition professional development advancement and having fun!
Summary
CAE USA is seeking a Sr. Proposal Manager for our Defense and Security line of business with demonstrated experience working in a high OPTEMPO environment that supports multiple mission and business domains. Sr. Proposal Managers have a decade or more of direct DoD proposal development experience. The right candidate knows how to apply that experience to bids for US and allied military customers in missioncritical areas where CAE operates: digitally immersive aviation ground and maritime training; operational support and mission systems integration; modeling and simulation and associated engineering fields; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; AR/VR and space.
This position is perfect for experienced proposal managers prepared to lead complex challenging bids at a company that puts resources to the task to win what we chase. Experience and exposure to the gamut of acquisition types is essential: IDIQ RFP ITO FOPR OTAs BAA CSO FAR 15/16. The right person lives the mantra of compliant complete and compelling.
Our cohesive collaborative team of managers coordinators writers and editors spans multiple generations and experience levels. We combine oldschool work ethic with current tools and technology. We embrace having the right resources to achieve a balanced worklife environment. Are you ready to join a team of professionals who truly enjoy their work and a have an enviable record of success
CAE offers great benefits and opportunities for career growth within the Proposal Development Group and across the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manages all aspects related to the development planning scheduling and delivery of assigned proposals
Participates in pursuits of exciting new opportunities to develop and deliver compelling customerfocused proposals
Collaborates crossfunctionally and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary teams subject matter experts and stakeholders
Organizes prioritizes and leads teams both locally and in geographically dispersed environments
Works with assigned capture manager to assign and manage volume leads and writers
Helps translate strategic win themes into customerfocused proposal win themes and strengths with metrics and proof points
Develops and drives achievable proposal schedules to support customer deadlines which sometimes requires weekend and overtime hours
Determines structure and format of proposal responses using corporate templates and branding
Works with SMEs writers and external teammates ensuring proposal writing aligns with recommended strategies while meeting solicitation requirements
Manages and ensures effective color reviews with internal and external teammates
Works closely and collaboratively with assigned proposal coordinators editors and writers throughout the process
Prepares and coordinates delivery of the final proposal
Verifies all deliverable documentation using established processes and procedures and to ensure compliance
Schedules and chairs checkpoints/standups and other meetings throughout the proposal process to ensure effective management and oversight of the effort ongoing compliance with the requirements and to gauge adherence to the proposal development schedule
Collects and consolidates lessons learned feedback from the team and provides them to the Director of Proposal Development for future consideration after an award decision has been made
Provides mentorship and direction to proposal team members
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering English Communication Journalism or related field
Minimum of 10 years of U.S. Department of Defense proposal management experience
Ability to exercise high degree of independent judgment and flexibility in resolving complex management and technical problems
Strong communication leadership presentation and interpersonal skills to enable an effective interface with others
Ability to work proactively and independently to provide compliant proposal responses and meet deadlines
Demonstrated experience in applying and adapting Shipley processes and standards
Readiness to adopt corporate processes and standards along with ability to apply continuous improvement initiatives
Knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the position
Must be able to work on a selfinitiated basis and lead in a team environment
Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to juggle many tasks in parallel without compromising quality
Versatility and flexibility in a constantly evolving environment with a wide variety of social styles
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role
Preferred Skills
Understanding of military protocols and customs as well as flight simulators aircraft and/or maritime vessels
Experience with Orals and Demos presentation development
Strong executive presence and ability to coach and influence others without formal authority
APMP and/or PMP certification
Implementing change within business development organizations
Experience working in adjacent federal/DoD agencies including DHS State DLA DIA DARPA
Existing security clearance desirable but not
Security Responsibilities
Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a needtoknow. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If youd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law.
Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
