Bids and Proposals Manager

CAE Australia

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Montreal (St. Laurent) Until 9/15/2026 7+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

                                                                                                         

Description

  • Lead end-to-end proposal development activities from Pursue/No-Pursue (PnP) through contract award for all D&S opportunities within the region.

  • Collaborate with capture teams to develop high-quality, compliant proposal deliverables, including executive summaries, commercial, past performance, technical, and management volumes.

  • Coordinate, execute, manage, and deliver competitive proposals aligned with defined winning themes.

  • Identify and articulate organizational discriminators that increase the probability of win.

  • Review solicitation documents (e.g., RFPs, RFIs) to understand requirements and translate customer needs into proposal strategies and content.

  • Define proposal strategies that address customer requirements in a cost-effective manner while leveraging core technologies and existing products.

  • Prepare and present proposal reviews to management.

  • Develop timely, high-quality proposals aligned with customer requirements while promoting reuse and consistency across submissions.

  • Interface with Sales, Marketing, Program Management, and engineering teams to prepare and validate proposals.

  • Prepare cost basis of estimates and support cost analysis and justification activities.

  • Identify and assess program risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

  • Collaborate with Program Management to develop program schedules.

  • Negotiate and validate workshare allocations across global sites for intercompany proposals.

  • Interface with customers as required.

  • Support growth and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a high-technology industry.

  • Ability to quickly learn and analyze complex systems involving hardware and software components.

  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision in fast-paced environments.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Strong organizational skills and business acumen.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity and make informed decisions.

  • Customer-focused mindset with negotiation skills.

  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English (required).

Preferred Qualifications

  • General knowledge of flight simulators and/or aircraft systems.

  • Familiarity with Defense & Security (D&S) products and services.

  • Experience supporting medium-complexity bids (CAT1–CAT2).

  • Experience working in cross-functional and global environments.

Benefits

We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

  • Company benefits plan

  • Pension plan

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs

  • Career development opportunities within a global organization

  • Hybrid work model

  • Flexible work schedules

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

       

Position Type                      

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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About this role

Summary

Lead proposal activities, coordinate teams, assess risks, and develop compliant bids.

Job title

Bids and Proposals Manager

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

aerospace and defense

Location requirements

Montreal (St. Laurent), hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bidsproposal developmentcost analysisrisk assessmentFrenchEnglish

Preferred skills

flight simulatorsaircraft systemsDefense & Securitycross-functional teams

Specializations

proposal developmentcontract negotiationprogram managementcost analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Hybrid