Sr Proposal Manager – Defense Engines

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and defense aircraft. The Sr Proposal Manager – Defense Engines is responsible for leading the end-to-end proposal development process for complex opportunities, ensuring proposals are compliant, competitive, and aligned with customer objectives.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-end proposal ownership – Manage the proposal development process from RFP release through post-submission phases and lifecycle for assigned deals, including those requiring D&S CEO and Aerospace-level approvals
• Proposal planning and execution – Own and execute a portfolio of proposals that adhere to defined policies and procedures, ensuring on-time, compliant, and high-quality submissions to customers
• Requirements analysis and structure – Conduct comprehensive analysis of RFP requirements; develop compliant proposal outlines, content plans, and schedules for assigned proposals
• Team leadership and coordination – Assign tasks to proposal team members, monitor progress via action planning, and provide guidance to ensure adherence to proposal schedules and customer and business requirements
• Cross-functional collaboration – Partner with engineering, finance, legal, programs, and other functions through collaboration, Daily Management, and process improvement discussions to gather inputs and execute FLIGHT DECK fundamentals
• Strategy and growth alignment – Contribute to the development of proposal strategy, ensuring linkage to product line priorities and overall Defense Engines growth objectives
• Continuous improvement and standard work – Support continuous improvement initiatives through creation and updates of Detailed Job Instructions (DJIs), templates, and process documentation to drive consistency and quality
• Daily proposal management – Participate in and, as needed, facilitate daily proposal management standups to drive execution, remove roadblocks, and maintain schedule fidelity
• Policy compliance and deal governance – Direct proposal teams on compliance with applicable deal policies and procedures; assist with and facilitate deal review meetings, as required
• KPI and process performance – Contribute to KPI management and process adherence, using data to identify improvement opportunities and support disciplined execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Risk Management, Customer Account Management, or Contract Management within the aerospace industry or a similar industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and information to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Aircraft engine product knowledge and familiarity with defense customer environments
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Oracle, and International Trade Controls
• Demonstrated commercial judgment and experience working within formal deal governance frameworks
• Experience with continuous improvement, standard work, and FLIGHT DECK or similar lean operating systems