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Sierra Nevada Corporation Proposal Manager I (Hybrid & Remote Work Eligible) in Herndon, Virginia

Do you have strong analytical and communication skills, like to work in a collaborative environment, and have a background in the US Department of Defense, US Military, or Aerospace & Defense industry? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Proposal Manager, you'll oversee the bid submission process from initial contact through contract signing for our cutting edge products and services, including winning. You'll direct proposal activities in accordance with the request for proposal (RFP) specifications. Your duties will also include a review and approve proposals to ensure the appropriate themes are incorporated and resolving conficts in team dynamics and condensed project timelines.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

*This role is open to a hybrid schedule or 100% remote work in most states*

Responsibilities:

  • Mission Managing complex proposals and bid preparations as assigned, to include solicitation review, organizing the proposal team, managing reviews, and ensuring a compliant, complete, clear and compelling proposal

  • Coordinating proposal efforts with business development, capture management, program management, engineering, operations, contracts, finance, contractors, subcontractors and human resources

  • Contribute to proposal process improvement efforts

  • Contribute to proposal-related templates, tools and guidelines for continuous improvement of the proposal process

Must-haves:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field of studies and 3-5 years of related experience in the Dept. of Defense (DoD)

  • Prior experience supporting and/or coordinating $5M+, complex proposals

  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

  • Experience with simultaneously managing multiple proposals of all sizes from proposal planning to delivery

  • Progressive technical, proposal writing and proposal management experience with emphasis in technical products and logistics services

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others

  • Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment

  • Experience preparing Pricing Volumes to include work breakdown structure (WBS) and Basis of Estimate (BOE), including government contracting proposal processes and procedures

  • Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor, train, guide and inspect the work of team members and coordinate project tasks to ensure milestones are met

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred:

  • Self-starter and a problem solver; must have the ability to see the big picture and implement changes as required Experience writing and editing proposal documents to create clear, compliant, and compelling proposals

  • Association for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification

  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

  • Understanding of one or more of Adobe Creative Suite applications: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Skills in the use of MS Word, i.e., formatting, outlining, graphics integration, for the use of proposals

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC (https://www.sncorp.com/who-we-are/about-snc/)

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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