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Job Description

Sr Proposal Manager Defense Engines

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines components and integrated systems for commercial and defense aircraft. We advance the future of flight with a focus on Safety Quality Delivery and Cost partnering with customers to deliver reliable performance and mission success.

Site Business OR Functional Area Overview
This role is part of the D&S Defense Engines commercial organization with a primary location in Lynn MA and additional presence in Evendale OH. The Defense Engines team supports U.S. and international customers with propulsion solutions across their platforms driving growth competitiveness and execution excellence in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.

Role Overview
The Sr Proposal Manager Defense Engines is responsible for leading the end-to-end proposal development process for complex opportunities from RFP release through post-submission including deals requiring D&S CEO and GE Aerospace-level this role you will assess customer requirements evaluate commercial risk shape deal strategy and support the deal team through negotiation and customer decision.

You will leverage a blend of project management skills technical acumen contractual and financial awareness and program management proficiency to ensure proposals are compliant competitive and aligned with both customer objectives and business goals. The role is critical for securing new business protecting existing positions and supporting continuous improvement across proposal processes and KPIs including the effective use of FLIGHT DECK tools and fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end proposal ownership Manage the proposal development process from RFP release through post-submission phases and lifecycle for assigned deals including those requiring D&S CEO and Aerospace-level approvals.
• Proposal planning and execution Own and execute a portfolio of proposals that adhere to defined policies and procedures ensuring on-time compliant and high-quality submissions to customers.
• Requirements analysis and structure Conduct comprehensive analysis of RFP requirements; develop compliant proposal outlines content plans and schedules for assigned proposals.
• Team leadership and coordination Assign tasks to proposal team members monitor progress via action planning and provide guidance to ensure adherence to proposal schedules and customer and business requirements.
• Cross-functional collaboration Partner with engineering finance legal programs and other functions through collaboration Daily Management and process improvement discussions to gather inputs and execute FLIGHT DECK fundamentals.
• Strategy and growth alignment Contribute to the development of proposal strategy ensuring linkage to product line priorities and overall Defense Engines growth objectives.
• Continuous improvement and standard work Support continuous improvement initiatives through creation and updates of Detailed Job Instructions (DJIs) templates and process documentation to drive consistency and quality.
• Daily proposal management Participate in and as needed facilitate daily proposal management standups to drive execution remove roadblocks and maintain schedule fidelity.
• Policy compliance and deal governance Direct proposal teams on compliance with applicable deal policies and procedures; assist with and facilitate deal review meetings as required.
• KPI and process performance Contribute to KPI management and process adherence using data to identify improvement opportunities and support disciplined execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Program/Project Management Risk Management Customer Account Management or Contract Management within the aerospace industry or a similar industry

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas and information to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Aircraft engine product knowledge and familiarity with defense customer environments
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce Oracle and International Trade Controls
• Demonstrated commercial judgment and experience working within formal deal governance frameworks
• Experience with continuous improvement standard work and FLIGHT DECK or similar lean operating systems

Additional Information
The base pay range for this position is 119000.00-182950. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing including medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program; and retirement benefits through the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions). Additional benefits may include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time off for vacation and illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (each a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Closing
At GE Aerospace we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore for applicants who are not asylees refugees lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e. not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) otherwise known as a U.S. Person) final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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