Technical Proposal Manager

Company Description

SEAKR® Engineering, LLC (SEAKR) is seeking a technically focused Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional teams in response to new business requests. SEAKR specializes in highly reliable processing and memory systems that operate at the heart of the satellite. We are growing our Business Capture organization in order to keep pace with the changing needs of the aerospace and defense industry. This is an exciting opportunity at a growing company in one of the world’s most fascinating industries. In this key position, you will utilize your technical background to lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop quality, winning proposals. If you are highly motivated, love challenging yourself, demand excellence, and thrive at helping teams elevate to new heights, then this position is for you!

Job Description

• Assemble and manage highly effective proposal development teams, with a focus on Hardware design, Flight and Test Software, Electrical Engineering, and Radiation Effects for space applications
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design solutions that meet customers’ mission objectives, standards, schedule and cost constraints while being aligned with SEAKR’s technical roadmap and capabilities
• Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to assemble cohesive bids
• Create and drive proposal schedules as required, and work closely with the proposal team to maintain scheduled deliverables up to final proposal submittal
• Lead and contribute to the writing of proposal responses
• Support the development and review of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for proposal pricing
• Coordinate the answers of Fact-Finding questions received from potential customers
• Coordinate and lead major project meeting events such as Bid/No-bid Meetings, Kick-off Meetings, Strategy Meetings, Pricing Reviews, and Executive Reviews
• Support and analyze debriefs, gathering client feedback, and help implement continuous improvements ideas.
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability leading engineering-focused proposal efforts
• Experience with electrical space systems
• Understanding of proposal best practices, processes, and tools.
• Demonstrated team leadership ability
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Project
• Experience developing and adhering to a schedule
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field
• 5 years of engineering experience in a related field
• US Citizenship
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 10 years of engineering experience in the space / aerospace industry
• Knowledge of space industry markets including experience interacting with domestic and international customers
• Familiarity with space electronics, space mission concepts, spacecraft mission phases, and mission life cycles
• Experience evaluating or crafting RFQs, RFIs, ROMs, and RFPs
• An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph a plus or have the ability to obtain
  
  

Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $125,000 - $175,000 per year, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

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