Senior Aerospace Proposals & Pricing Director (Onsite)

Vale Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale Group in New York is seeking a Director of Proposals to lead aerospace bid development onsite near Long Island. The role requires seasoned experience turning engineering data into winning, defendable proposals for DoD primes and aerospace programs.

You will guide cost analysts, create BOMs, craft RFP narratives, and negotiate terms with customers. A strong background in cost estimation, APMP credentials, advanced Excel, and leadership across proposal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive aerospace pricing and DoD program cost experience.
• Ability to translate engineering data into bids and narratives.
• Proven leadership of proposal teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Examine drawings and technical packages to define BOM and labor inputs.
• Create BOMs for each program and guide estimators for pricing.
• Write and refine RFP narratives and negotiate with customers.
• Manage schedules, maintain pricing models, mentor staff.

Skills

Aerospace pricing

APMP certification

Cost estimation

Proposal leadership

RFP writing

Negotiation

Excel

BOM creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Excel

Pricing modeling

Job description

Vale Group in New York is seeking a Director of Proposals to lead aerospace bid development onsite near Long Island. The role requires seasoned experience turning engineering data into winning, defendable proposals for DoD primes and aerospace programs.

You will guide cost analysts, create BOMs, craft RFP narratives, and negotiate terms with customers. A strong background in cost estimation, APMP credentials, advanced Excel, and leadership across proposal teams is essential.