Business Development Proposal Manager

Position:Business Development Proposal Manager

Location: Vienna, VA

Job :159

# of Openings:1

American Rheinmetall Munitions is seeking a Business development Proposal manager. This position reports directly to the VP of Business development. This position works closely with Capture Managers/Program Managers to lead the proposal development process. Typical tasks include developing and updating all plans, schedules, materials, and files; coordinating with other functions and leadership and leading all proposal reviews. This includes:

• Lead the appropriate staff in simple to moderately complex pre-proposal planning through development of customer intelligence, competitor analysis, win strategies; may derive information in cooperation with marketing, program management and function group contributors.
• Assists in capture, preproposal, proposal and applicable lifecycle management processes to ensure they are followed and tailored appropriately.
• Assists in preparation of proposal artifacts of moderately complex RFPs to determine scope and requirements. Assists in moderately complex proposal reviews and evaluation estimates input for adequacy, currency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Follows up on deficient inputs.
• Researches past similar projects or estimates for comparative analysis as required.
• Requests estimates from functional groups or generates estimate data. Clarifies unusual requirements.
• Supports appropriate personnel to develop a Work Breakdown Structure and Program Schedule (including major program milestones) proposals as required.
• Assists in verifying assigned proposals are in compliance with Sections L and M from the RFP.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.
• Supports all business development personnel with customer engagements/trade shows, and demonstrations.

• Typically Bachelors degree and 2 years of relevant work experience. Relevant Bachelor’s degree, typically in science or liberal arts (English, journalism, business etc.) or equivalent
• Experience working with Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Share Point
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple projects with tight deadlines

• Military experience is highly sought
• Experience writing proposals or technical reports
• Prefer experience with relevant applications in a defense environment