Senior Proposal Specialist - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Senior Proposal Specialist
ID: 2024-63493
USA-VA-Fairfax
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 7/9/2024
Category: Business Development/Sales/Marketing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Being clearable for a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Intelligence Community Top Secret security clearance is highly desired. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Youll make an impact by coordinating proposal development activities in collaboration with the Proposal Manager and analyzing RFPs to determine compliant response structure and format. You will develop any required custom templates and/or formats. Youll also lay out proposals across volumes (format, font, consistency) and create actual volumes (electronic, paper form). Using your exceptional communication skills, youll facilitate and coordinate proposal team communications. Well count on you to manage proposal reviews with Proposal Manager or Review Team Lead and prepare all proposal materials for the reviews. Its a challenge that will put your talent in the spotlight.
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years or relevant experience; or a Masters degree and no experience.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word.
- Adept at proposal coordination and management.
- Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and acquisition practices.
- Considerable understanding of business and technical strategies as they relate to business growth.
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next.
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge.
- Ability to shape the future landscape of GDMS by working on the most important capture. opportunities in the company and helping us win.
- Ability to work in and lead small teams.
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
- Proficient in the use of SharePoint and/or Microsoft Teams collaborative TeamSites.
- Microsoft Office Word Specialist certification.
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) proposals.
- Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) clearance.
- Travel as much as 25% is required for assigned proposals, nominally for two-week periods at a time.
- Overtime may be required to complete proposal tasks on time, as necessary.
- While on-site, you will be a part of the Fair Lakes location. Please note, the Fair Lakes building will be transitioned to Chantilly, VA by April 2025.
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $77,284.00 - USD $83,624.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. We apply advanced technologies to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. At General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), youll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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