Who We Are:
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security and civil aviation 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 work-life 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
The Proposal Manager supports proposal development teams in responding to sole source and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) customer requests. The Proposal Manager works with other proposal team members to prepare proposals that meet schedule deadlines in accordance with CAE proposal management and estimation processes and guidelines. The Proposal Manager collaborates with functional groups including Program Management Business Development Finance Procurement Subcontracts and Engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Support other proposal managers in planning development validation and delivery of complete proposals (typically those with low to medium risk and complexity). Includes technical solution execution strategy schedule cost price and all deliverable documentation.
Assist senior proposal managers on larger more complex proposals
With oversight responsible for developing and managing less complex proposals.
Interface with Business Development Engineering Program Management Contracts Security Supply Chain and other stakeholders for proposal-related activities and to communicate proposal scope of work
Responsible for supporting and producing proposals that meet quality compliance and schedule requirements
Support the proposal team through the proposal process from receipt of Request for Proposal (RFP) to delivery of proposal
Review and interpret the RFP to help determine customer requirements and disseminate this information to the proposal team
Review customer requirements and in collaboration with System Architects / Designers and other engineers help ensure that the requirements are articulated appropriately in the proposal.
Devise or help more senior proposal managers devise a plan to ensure a proposal is executed in the timeframe available
Develop or help document outlines writing assignments and templates in accordance with the RFP
Work with assigned proposal coordinators writers and editors throughout proposal process
Coordinate the review of all proposal deliverables
Coordinate various proposal meetings and reviews including costing and documentation (in accordance with proposal and estimation processes)
Help collect and document risks
Help maintain documents on departmental proposal SharePoint sites for assigned proposals
Regularly update proposal tracking tools
For small response efforts may perform the role of the proposal writer
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration English Communication or related field
Typically requires 1-3 years of pertinent experience in proposals project management procurement/subcontracting or related areas for Department of Defense or other federal agencies
Familiarity with FAR 15 Table 2 requirements for sole source proposals
Ability to successfully support teams in a volatile and dynamic environment
Ability to learn and understand technical systems
Ability to deal with ambiguity and remaining customer focused
Sound decision making skills
Must have excellent communication interpersonal skills and presentation skills
Ability to interpret complex internal customer requirements and attitudes from verbal non-verbal and written communication
Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision and under pressure
Results-oriented innovative and creative
Good organizational skills and business acumen
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Preferred Skills
Awareness of military protocols and customs
Familiarity with cost/price estimation
Knowledge of products and services related to DoD training and flight simulator market
Familiarity with SharePoint Salesforce and other proposal management tools and technology
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 need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required.
The employee is on call 24x7 for the resolution of problems and issues.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including disability and protected veteran status as defined under federal state or local laws.
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
At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.
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 you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Required Experience:
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