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Job Description:

Aerovel (The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program) is looking for a Bids & Proposals Specialist to join our sales department based in Bingen, WA

In this role, you will help position Airbus Helicopters, to build and strengthen our position as a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) market leader for Helicopters. The Bids and Proposals Specialist will have responsibility for detailed planning, organizing, developing and delivering excellence in competitive proposals.

Meet the Team:

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Your Working Environment:

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Bid & Proposal Development Planning and Execution: 75%

• Facilitate and/or coordinate proposal team activities in the preparation of responses to Military/Governmental (e. g. Sources Sought, BAAs, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) as well as unsolicited proposals

• Support life cycle planning and coordination of accurate and compliant responses to Military / Governmental requests as well as unsolicited proposals

• Act in the role of Subject Matter Authority (SME) for the Airbus Sophisticated Offer Process ensuring all proposals which are to be governed by this process are fully compliant to such requirements:

  • Lead and manage all elements including preparing for and hosting gate reviews

  • Gathering and distributing Minutes of Meetings (MoM)

  • Tracking of action items

  • All other process driven requirements Facilitate and/or coordinate the development of themes and proposal strategies to maximize competitive position

• Facilitate and/or coordinate the creation and development of proposal content text, graphics, and metrics to respond to requirements and improve compliance and competitive scoring

• Research and develop detailed outlines, storyboards, and module mock ups in support of proposal planning and development.

• Develop detailed schedules for each proposal in coordination with functional team members who are responsible to complete proposal assignments

• Research and analyze historical data to support proposal content development

• Interact with Marketing & Sales, Programs, and other functional areas as required to execute the development and production of proposal documents

• Coordinate and participate in proposal review planning and execution, and management level proposal reviews

• Maintain configuration control for all assigned proposal documents

• Apply defined methodology and business metrics to evaluate each assigned proposal opportunity and recommend a prioritization plan

• Prepare finalized bid and proposal submissions from author drafts for executive management consideration and final approval

• Facilitate and/or coordinate the development of assigned RFI, RFQ, and RFP solicitation documents for vendors and subcontractors as needed or required

• Develop and implement assigned volume book plans for responses

Documentation and Training: 15%

• Document / Update bid and proposal processes according to departmental procedures

• Contribute to the overall maturation of the proposal development process

• Interact with and leverage surge personnel as required

• Conduct training in support of surge personnel development

Operations & Organizational Development: 10%

• Participate in the development of assigned budget and annual operating plan execution for the Bid and Proposal Team and Associates.

• Participate in the implementation of formal policies, procedures and processes to support the organization’s response activities

• May mentor and coach junior members of the group

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned:

Your Boarding Pass:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing or related field of study or the equivalent in years of experience.

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience developing proposals for commercial or military customers and civilian agencies

• Experience preparing/proofreading complex manuscripts, legal documents, and/or technical reports.

• 10% Domestic and International Travel involved

• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

• Knowledge of, and experience with military, civil agency and commercial contracting requirements.

• Must be able to lead multiple simultaneous tasks with potentially overlapping deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, solid follow-thru skills and strong motivation, personal and communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

• Operator level proficiency in MS Office 2010 applications, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, MS Outlook and Salesforce

• Advanced level proficiency in MS Office 2010 applications

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree

• Familiarity with UAS or general aviation acquisition processes

• French or German language proficiency

• MS Visio, operator level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Expert Choice, SnagIt preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 90% Onsite

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Occasionally

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Occasionally

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Frequently

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Occasionally

• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Successful candidates for this role must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Salary range:

Salary range based on the required profile: $81,000 - $115,000/year. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria. These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice..

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Company:

Aerovel Corporation

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Material Support & services <JF-CS-MS>

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