Senior Proposals Specialist

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:

• This position exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches in the planning and scheduling of major proposal projects.

• Develops, implements and monitors assigned organizations proposal policies and standards.

• Ensures proposals are developed in accordance with the request for proposal (RFP) specifications and oversees the collection and accumulation of appropriate cost, schedule, and technical elements.

• Serves as a prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.

• Functions in an advisory or leadership role providing direction to professional or technical staff; participates as a member of contract negotiating teams and makes technical presentations as required.

• Develops proposals and oversees the collection and accumulation of appropriate cost, schedule, and technical elements.

• Leads cost and pricing reviews with management and customers; ensures that proposals met the RFP requirements.

• Oversees pre-proposal and proposal related submissions, Requests for information and breakdowns structure.

• Develops and recommends changes in proposal policies and standards, implements state-of-the-art electronic publishing techniques, and develops various electronic databases.

• Develops and oversees the production of promotional material, including marketing brochures and displays.

• Functions in an advisory or leadership role providing direction to professional or technical staff ; participates in the selection, development and training of all levels of proposal staff.

• 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.43475

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related discipline; along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional commercial or government proposal experience. Equivalent professional commercial or government proposal experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Must have an extensive understanding of proposal concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations, and; experience demonstrating a broad application of those principles, concepts, and practices.

• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new, complex concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task or at project level; and, provide innovative solutions to a range of extremely complex proposal problems.

• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on various projects.

• Able to travel as required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is desired

Salary: $116,480 - $208,505 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit ~~~ Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.