Proposal Manager
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 117000 - 146000
Posted on:
14 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the Worlds Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities our innovations are utilized on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our five-eyes Defense customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies including state-of-the-art sonar radar and expendables.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
The Proposal Manager role is a high impact position with a critical role leading a high performing cross-functional capture and proposal teams. The successful candidate will have exceptional organization and communication skills high-energy and success with DOD captures and proposals. The role will entail support to multiple locations working across business functions with an opportunity to travel.This position is expected to be primarily onsite in either Columbia City IN or Victor NY.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Job Description
Essential Duties:
- Enthusiasm for Business Development Capture and Proposal Excellence and winning. Willing to work extended hours when necessary to meet critical business and proposal deadlines.
- Work closely with the Business Development General Managers Finance Contract Finance Operations and Engineering for proposal generation.
- Lead multiple multi-disciplinary teams from pre-RFP requirements definition through award of contract to include managing support for fact-finding qualification Requests for Information (RFIs) and Proposals.
- Lead and mentor capture and proposal teams associated with high value new program pursuits including win/price strategy and capture execution proposal management and ensure compliant competitive and compelling offers are submitted.
- Prepare proposal plans artifacts and schedules. Ability to generate and implement standardized proposal templates.
- Mentor business development program managers and engineers on proposal excellence and best practices.
- Estimate proposal budgets and drive towards high quality proposal within allocated budget.
- Organize and execute critical reviews of strategy and proposal artifacts.
- Travel as required to learn the business and manage proposal efforts.
Required Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience in Defense Industry positions supporting BD And Capture Management (such as Proposal Manager Program/Project Manager Business Development and/or Capture Management)
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Have or have the ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.
Desired Skills/Attributes:
- Financial acumen and ability to effectively utilize price estimation tools.
- Exceptionally skilled at MS PowerPoint Excel and Word.
- 6 or more years of experience in Defense Industry with significant time as program proposal or capture manager.
- APMP Certification or similar.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation material and briefs to senior executives.
- Ability to analyze data sets and draw conclusions that drive strategy.
- Willing to travel as required to achieve business objectives and lead proposal efforts.
- Adhere to and champion the Ultra Maritime Code of Conduct and Business Ethics Standards
Expected Compensation
The expected compensation range for this role is $117000- 146000 Per Year. Please note this represents the minimum expected range. Ultra Maritime considers multiple factors when determining final compensation including the scope and responsibilities of the role a candidates relevant experience and education certifications and training as well as current business and market conditions
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Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a respectful and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin ancestry ethnicity marital status disability genetic information protected veteran status citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
As a defense contractor we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and security. We operate a drug-free workplace and where permitted by law conduct pre-employment background checks and substance abuse screening.
We offer competitive benefits including medical dental vision 401k match paid time off and family leave and much more!
Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process please email
Company: Ultra Maritime
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Word
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- Proposal Writing
- Contracts
- Writing Skills
