Proposal Specialist/Manager - Special Missions

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JOB SUMMARY:

Plans and executes worldwide proposal development activities and deliverables, while ensuring a successful and disciplined execution of best practices and processes. Key responsibilities include proposal planning, coordination, communication, records management, proposal development and packaging/delivery/execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for leading proposal activities in support of the Special Missions sales team
• Strategically lays out proposal planning steps to ensure successful execution to customer due dates, managing all aspects of the gating process from kick-off through contract award
• Schedules the proposal effort and monitors progress utilizing project management tools
• Organizes, coordinates, and leads cross functional proposal team of subject matter experts to develop a go-forward proposal strategy including Sales, ISC, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and others as applicably
• Develops the proposal package to include pricing, schedule, compliance matrix, technical solution, and other related materials
• Provides proposal progress status and communicates updates to stakeholders, ensuring all vested parties (i.e. manager, proposal team, sales) abreast of changes or issues
• Maintains a records management system to store all proposal related documentation and supporting backup for preservation and team accessibility

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or other related field
• Program management experience a plus.
• Background in one or more of the following disciplines preferred: Proposal Development, Engineering, Contracts Management, Finance, Aircraft Maintenance and/or technical experience preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a very fast paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to influence without authority and exhibits managerial courage
• Strong business acumen
• Developing process improvement initiatives
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft desktop publishing applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe InDesign)

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company Textron Aviation

Primary Location US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field Sales

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Job Posting 04/11/2023, 12:33:32 PM