Strategic Proposals & Pricing Lead

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT LLC; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Aerosystems (IA) in Exton, PA, is seeking a Pricing & Proposal Lead to independently manage customer proposals from solicitation through final submission, including pricing development and cross-functional coordination with engineering, contracts, and operations.

This hands-on role offers ownership over opportunities, requires 2–5 years in related fields, and emphasizes Excel proficiency, strong analytic skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in proposal development, pricing, estimating, contracts, or related field.
• Experience coordinating projects across multiple departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements and government solicitations (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle (preferred).
• Experience with proposal pricing or cost estimating (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage proposals from customer solicitation through final submission.
• Review RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, statements of work, specs, and other solicitation documents.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules and coordinate activities across multiple departments.
• Gather, analyze, and develop proposal pricing using labor, material, engineering, supplier, testing, tooling, and other cost inputs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare pricing summaries and supporting documentation for management review.
• Coordinate development of technical, commercial, contractual, and program-related proposal content.
• Track proposal requirements, deliverables, deadlines, and action items.
• Support proposal compliance reviews and ensure customer requirements are addressed.
• Conduct final proposal reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and on-time submission.
• Maintain proposal documentation and supporting records.
• Communicate proposal status, risks, and open issues to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project coordination

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

SharePoint

Job description

Innovative Aerosystems (IA) in Exton, PA, is seeking a Pricing & Proposal Lead to independently manage customer proposals from solicitation through final submission, including pricing development and cross-functional coordination with engineering, contracts, and operations.

This hands-on role offers ownership over opportunities, requires 2–5 years in related fields, and emphasizes Excel proficiency, strong analytic skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.