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Position Title: Proposal Manager - Self-Propelled Howitzer System (SPHS)
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Program/Project Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15560243
Date Posted: Feb 8, 2025
Description: About the Role: Proposal Manager: Responsible for leading the Self Propelled Howitzer System (SPHS) proposal development from the preliminary bid decision through contract award. This includes conceptualization, initiation, planning, executing-controlling-monitoring and closing out the project, while managing risks, timelines, resources and the scope of the project. Works with the SPHS capture team to define the project scope & team members and reports on risks, issues and progress on a regular basis. The proposal manager's goals are focused on delivering the proposal on time, on scope, within budget and to the required quality standard.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Educational Assistance.
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role - Leading proposal strategy discussions and kick-off meetings for large pursuits and ensuring strategic win themes are effectively incorporated throughout the proposal
- Analyzing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and allocating proposal requirements against the proposal outline to ensure both compliance and responsiveness
- Development and maintenance of proposal preparation schedules
- Creation of the Proposal Management Plan (PMP)
- Creation of the proposal compliance matrix and tracking the fulfillment of all requirements
- Preparation and review of proposal storyboards
- Drive development and manage proposal team (volume leads, proposal coordinator, graphics, etc.)
- Collaborate with team in the development of various proposal sections including Technical, Management, Cost, Executive Summaries, and/or other Volumes as assigned
- Facilitate Pink, Red team, and other reviews
- Conducting regular proposal progress status meetings and assigning action items and due dates
- Directing the writing / editing / rewriting efforts
- Working with volume managers to ensure inter-volume compatibility
- Facilitate production and delivery of finished product, while complying with all RFP requirements
- Coordinate the response to questions from the customer regarding the proposal and submit to the customer
- Assist in Final Proposal Revisions ensuring that the revisions are consistent with the customer's requirements and company leadership direction
- Coordinate preparation of lessons learned during proposal development for future reference
Qualifications Sought - 7 to 10 years of experience.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the motivation to work independently and lead others with minimal supervision.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role: Proposal Manager: Responsible for leading the Self Propelled Howitzer System (SPHS) proposal development from the preliminary bid decision through contract award. This includes conceptualization, initiation, planning, executing-controlling-monitoring and closing out the project, while managing risks, timelines, resources and the scope of the project. Works with the SPHS capture team to define the project scope & team members and reports on risks, issues and progress on a regular basis. The proposal manager's goals are focused on delivering the proposal on time, on scope, within budget and to the required quality standard.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Educational Assistance.
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role - Leading proposal strategy discussions and kick-off meetings for large pursuits and ensuring strategic win themes are effectively incorporated throughout the proposal
- Analyzing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and allocating proposal requirements against the proposal outline to ensure both compliance and responsiveness
- Development and maintenance of proposal preparation schedules
- Creation of the Proposal Management Plan (PMP)
- Creation of the proposal compliance matrix and tracking the fulfillment of all requirements
- Preparation and review of proposal storyboards
- Drive development and manage proposal team (volume leads, proposal coordinator, graphics, etc.)
- Collaborate with team in the development of various proposal sections including Technical, Management, Cost, Executive Summaries, and/or other Volumes as assigned
- Facilitate Pink, Red team, and other reviews
- Conducting regular proposal progress status meetings and assigning action items and due dates
- Directing the writing / editing / rewriting efforts
- Working with volume managers to ensure inter-volume compatibility
- Facilitate production and delivery of finished product, while complying with all RFP requirements
- Coordinate the response to questions from the customer regarding the proposal and submit to the customer
- Assist in Final Proposal Revisions ensuring that the revisions are consistent with the customer's requirements and company leadership direction
- Coordinate preparation of lessons learned during proposal development for future reference
Qualifications Sought - 7 to 10 years of experience.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the motivation to work independently and lead others with minimal supervision.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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