Proposal Manager

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and administration of proposal efforts, including editing segments of proposal projects. The Proposals Manager leads proposal efforts to ensure Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications and company standards are met, and manages a staff of proposal managers, proposal specialists, and publications coordinators.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work on a range of competitive and sole-source proposals from aircraft to sensors and other payloads to ground command-and-control systems for both manned and unmanned aircraft, with scope spanning leading-edge technology research areas to full-scale production programs.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in resolving highly complex management and technical challenges.
• Develop RFI (Requests for Proposal) and RFP (Request for Proposal) responses ranging from Budgetary Estimates (BE) to full FAR-15 compliant proposals using General Atomics guidelines and policies for strategic development discussions and negotiations.
• Develop proposals for various Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers that conform to U.S. Government (USG) guidelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to enable an effective interface with others; and knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field.
• Develop white papers and abstracts as needed.
• Develop schedule, past performance, management, and technical elements of proposals.
• Document findings, communicate results to proposal or management staff, and make technical presentations as required.
• Represent the organization as a primary contact with internal and external personnel.
• Provide coordination for proposals to ensure accuracy of technical information, and support content development and end production.
• Supervise proposal team staff as direct reports, providing guidance and annual performance evaluations.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.