Proposal Manager Position Available In Madison, Alabama

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Job description:

Abaco Systems is a global leader in modular, highperformance, open architecture, standards-based rugged embeddedcomputing for the most demanding applications in defense andindustry. Our products and solutions are found in high-profilemilitary/aerospace sea, land and air programs, plus commercial andindustrial organizations in which rugged reliability is missioncritical. The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing the wholecommercial and technical proposal development lifecycle fromreceipt of a customer Request for Proposal through Purchase Orderhandover to the execution team. The Proposal Manager will bidmanage a cross functional team through a gated process to developinnovative technical solutions for rugged computing systems andboard level products for use in predominately Military andAerospace markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaise with Sales Team to collate opportunity information andconduct bid/no-bid meetings to allow wider business to determinewhether to pursue an opportunity. Lead and interact with other department groups within the companyand third parties to find the best product and service solutions tosatisfy customer requirements. Determine proposal response strategy with Sales and ProductManagement. Generate technical and commercial information as required tosupport the proposed response. Coordinate and lead deal reviews with Senior Leadership to gainapproval to submit the proposal. Apply technical and sales knowledge in direct support to customersand internal sales force while maintaining a positive message. Efficiently and effectively manage multiple concurrent andcompeting priorities to meet customer deadlines. Clearly and concisely communicate technical and commercialinformation to senior leadership. Analyze past proposals and gather feedback to improve futuresubmissions. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices inproposal management. Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, andperformance.

Education and Experience:

BS Degree in Engineering or related discipline. 5+ years of experience in the rugged Military/Aerospace field in atechnical and commercial capacity. Proven experience in leading and generating multiple/in-parallelproposals to tier 1 Defense Companies. System level development experience in rugged applications. Board level development experience in Military/Aerospaceelectronics. Experience of Open architecture platforms including VPX andVME. Experience with Military Standards such as MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810and DO-160 equivalents. Experience with

DO-178/DO-254.

Qualifications:

Ability to understand new concepts and other technical details of aMilitary/Aerospace system quickly Familiarity with legal terms and conditions, US DFARs Familiarity with contract law and export compliance regulations Familiarity with SAP CRM tools Demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts,practices, and procedures used in rugged/conduction-cooledMilitary/Aerospace systems. Knowledge of Military Specificationsand Standards and their implementation Positive “can-do” attitude and technically creative thoughtprocess. Energized by high profile/high impact tasks and assignments. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills with theability to work accurately and efficiently. Customer-centric mindset. Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as suchemployees may work with or be exposed to export-controlledinformation and / or information that has been designated asclassified information.