Proposal Manager

Frontgrade Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead a team in developing high-quality proposals for the defense sector. The role requires strong leadership and project management skills to oversee proposal submissions, ensuring they meet customer requirements and company objectives. Join a leading company committed to innovation and employee development with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision

Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Profit Sharing Plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Commercial/Defense Electronics.
• 4+ years of experience in people management.
• Proven experience leading multiple proposals to tier 1 Defense Companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal development process across departments.
• Liaise with sales to conduct bid meetings.
• Generate technical and commercial information for proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

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For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
• Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.
  
  
  

Overview

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading a team of technical professionals, including Program Managers, Engineers, Product Managers, and Financial Analyst in developing winning strategies and delivering high-quality proposals in response to customer requirements. This role plays a pivotal role in overseeing the development and submission of proposals for technology capabilities across various value streams. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and accurate completion of proposals that align with the company's objectives and meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the proposal development process, including planning, organizing, and coordinating efforts across various departments to meet proposal deadlines
• Liaise with the Sales Team to collect opportunity information and conduct bid/no-bid meetings to allow wider business to determine whether to pursue an opportunity.
• Lead and interact with other department groups within the company and third parties to find the best product and service solutions to satisfy customer requirements.
• Determine proposal response strategy with Sales and Product Management.
• Generate technical and commercial information as required to support the proposed response.
• Coordinate and lead reviews with Senior Leadership to gain approval to submit the proposal.
• Apply technical and sales knowledge in direct support to customers and internal sales force while maintaining a positive message.
• Efficiently and effectively manage multiple concurrent and competing priorities to meet customer deadlines.
• Clearly and concisely communicate technical and commercial information to senior leadership.
• Analyze past proposals and gather feedback to improve future submissions. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in proposal management.
• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.
  
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 6+ years of experience in a Commercial/Defense Electronics
• 4+ years of experience in people management
• Proven experience in leading and generating multiple/in-parallel proposals to tier 1 Defense Companies.
• Bachelors Degree
  
  
  

Optional experiences:

• System level development experience in rugged applications.
• Experience in Military and Aerospace, electronics.
• Experience of Open architecture platforms including VPX and VME.
• Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered.
  
  
  

Additional Information

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $110,832 - $138,540 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
  
  
  

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail].

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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