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Proposal Specialist

Poway, California

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  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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  • Versatile

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Date posted 04/22/2024 Job ID 44345BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Job Title Proposal Specialist City Poway State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $73,700 - $128,780

Job Summary 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Under general direction, this position is responsible for planning, scheduling and administration of proposal efforts, including editing segments of proposals projects.
  • Leads proposal efforts to ensure request for proposal (RFP) specifications and Company standards are met. Develops cost, schedule, and technical elements.
  • Documents findings, communicates results to proposal or management staff and makes technical presentations as required.
  • Represents the department with internal and external personnel; and, presents cost and pricing to management and customer representatives.
  • Provides input to management on short and long term proposal planning
  • Develops and edits non-technical sections of proposals and assists technical authors in maintaining requirements.
  • Develops cost and pricing models with management and customers and ensures that proposals are well written and met the RFP requirements and Company standards.
  • Participates in cost and contractual input; identifies issues and recommends solutions.
  • Develops pre-proposal and proposal related submissions, RFI - Requests for information, as well as recommending the layout of the proposal.
  • Develops recommendations for changes in proposal policies and standards, and develops and maintains various electronic databases.
  • May prepare research and promotional material, including marketing brochures and displays, describing the organization's various projects and technical capabilities.
  • May provide direct and guidance to less experience support and professional staff.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional commercial or government proposal experience. Equivalent professional proposal experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Must have a complete understanding of proposal concepts, principles and theory; knowledge of FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating a broad and practical application of those principles, concepts, and practices.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
  • Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and lead a team; able to perform complex tasks in one technical proposal area; and, lead a team of less experienced support and/or professional employees on non-routine tasks.
  • Able to travel as required.

Salary:$73,700 - $128,780
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? No
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“I consider myself an effective leader and manager who also cares about his team. I strive to support my team so they can ensure we are taking care of our customers.”
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