Senior Proposal Lead - Aerospace & Defense

Kearfott Corporation; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation, a leading aerospace and defense supplier, is seeking a Proposal Manager for its Black Mountain, NC facility. You will drive proposal processes, coordinate technical and commercial content, and ensure timely, high‑quality submissions to secure new business.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) and 3–5 years in proposal or program management, with US citizenship for security clearance. Join a long‑standing innovator with a 9/80 schedule and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Proposal Management, Internal Sales, or Program Management; aerospace experience a plus.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage requests for quotes/proposals and coordinate responses with cross‑functional teams.
• Interface with management to drive proposals through internal review process on time.
• Handle multiple proposals simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Set up recurring meetings to keep proposal teams on track with commitments.
• Ensure proposals are completed and submitted by the deadline.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

CRM software

Job description

Kearfott Corporation, a leading aerospace and defense supplier, is seeking a Proposal Manager for its Black Mountain, NC facility. You will drive proposal processes, coordinate technical and commercial content, and ensure timely, high‑quality submissions to secure new business.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) and 3–5 years in proposal or program management, with US citizenship for security clearance. Join a long‑standing innovator with a 9/80 schedule and strong benefits.