Proposal Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit-Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in the United States is seeking a Proposal Manager for a remote role. You will plan, develop and produce all proposal deliverables required by RFQs and RFPs, coordinating across engineering, finance, and procurement to create winning submissions.

You will lead bid reviews, manage timelines, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements while collaborating with multiple stakeholders from diverse business units.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project management is mandatory, with a minimum of 7-10 years related experience.
• Strong knowledge of Aviation/Aerospace market and customer base is mandatory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office business applications.
• Proficient in ERP (SAP), MS DynamicsCRM, or equivalents is desired but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responds to RFQ/RFP releases and drives proposal development, coordinating stakeholder teams to ensure compliance and timely submission.
• Organizes and leads bid review meetings, defining winning strategies for competitive bids.
• Provides direction for technical, management, and cost inputs to meet RFP requirements and bid strategy.
• Leads and participates in kickoff meetings and the writing process, obtaining approvals for submissions.

Skills

Project management

Aviation/Aerospace market knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Engineering / Business / Finance degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

MS Dynamics CRM

Job description

Proposal Manager - Remote Position

Reporting to theDirector, ProposalsSolutionsin the Sales Operations group, the positionfocusesonsupportingmultiplebusiness unitswithin a Shared Service environment. Thesuccessful candidatewill be a key member of theProposalSolutionsteam by planning, developing and producing all proposal deliverables required by the solicitation. You should also be able to provide a hands‑on approach to the entire proposal development processes, including but not limited to identification of team member roles and responsibilities, development of outlines and delegation of assignments, monitoring and drivingtimelines, ensuring compliance, and all other aspects of producing a winning proposal.

Thecandidatewill work withmultiple stake holders to program manage the proposal effort, to ensure that proposals reflect the best technical, management, and price offerings that Curtiss‑Wright can make to get to a winning position on RFQs and RFPs.

Location:

Remote (USA)

Salary Range:

$ 130,800 - 145,000 per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase PlanI Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

YourChallenge:

• Responds to RFQ/RFP releases and other calls for proposals; Drives proposal development individually and manages proposalstakeholderteams to ensure proposals meet all customer requirements; prepares and assists in submission of proposals to include review and compliance, outlining, and follow-through on compliant and timely proposal submissionwith appropriate approvals;

• Organizes and leads bid review meetings, including bid/no bid, and ensures winning strategies are established and clearly conveyed in the submissionas required (competitive bids)

• Provides direction for the preparation of the technical, management, and cost inputs to achieve a response in line with the RFP requirements and bid strategy

• Leads and organizes ongoing proposal meetings to identify and resolve problems and share information

• Leads the assembly and production of a complete submission which meets all RFP requirements

• Leads or participates in kick‑off meetings; oversees team’s effort through the writing process; oversees proposal reviews; obtains management and corporate approvals; and follows through on compliant and timely proposal submission

• Manages multiple bids and proposals with dynamic priorities

• Leads or supports process improvement initiatives

What you Bring

• University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent experience

• Experience inproject management is mandatory,with a minimumof7-10years related experience.

• Strong knowledgeofAviation/Aerospace market and customer base is mandatory

• Proficient in Microsoft Office business applications

• Proficient in ERP(SAP),MS DynamicsCRM, or equivalents is desired but not mandatory

• Strong skills in planning, problem solving,critical thinking,analysis, and research

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Team leadership skills and experienceand provenability to work within a team;an active listener,collaborative,forward leaning, and influential

• Balanced business perspective

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadline requirements with minimal supervision

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; with a focus on team leadership

Thesuccessful candidate will demonstrate the following key Guiding Principles:

• Challenge the Status Quo–Constantly seek better ways

• Seeking Solutions– Focus on the solution instead of the problem

• Collective accountability - Hold oneself, then others accountable for achievingresults

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss‑Wright’s Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries’ toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD’s commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss‑Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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