Air Dominance Senior Program Manager, Proposals

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain an active, transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required after day 1.

About the role

This onsite position in Tucson, AZ reports directly to the Associate Director, Proposals, within the Air and Space Defense Systems (ASDS) SBU and the Air Dominance Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU). Relocation is not available.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead proposal teams to produce on-time, complete, and compliant proposals that support efficient negotiations with the customer.
• Review pricing for accuracy, reasonableness, consistency, and compliance of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), ensuring the cost volume meets each RFP’s requirements.
• Assist with BOE tracking and approval within the Standard Bidding Tool.
• Prepare required Bid and Submit Gate sign-off packages and support fact-finding, negotiation, and post-award audit activities.
• Provide effective communication and leadership to ensure the team understands the return on investment and how their decisions impact the business deal.
• Work closely with program managers during negotiations to provide justification for BOEs and construct counter offers, leading to a handshake.
• Leverage experience with government programs (large/complex) and direct customer interfaces, both internal and external, including a broad international supply base.
• Utilize knowledge of export/import (EX/IM) and security compliance to drive adherence.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Experience leading and executing the proposal process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge working with international customers.
• CORE or process improvement certification.
• Knowledge of Offsets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level, business unit performance, and individual performance).

Pay

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Factors considered include role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.