General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Specialist to join our New Business Proposals team at our Poway, CA site. This role will primarily support international and competitive proposals but may also support U.S. Government sole-source submissions as well. Requires strong writing and editing skills, project management experience, and the ability to lead and/or work with ad hoc project teams in order to submit compliant and compelling proposals on behalf of the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general direction, this position is responsible for planning, scheduling and oversight of proposal efforts, including editing segments of proposals.

• Leads proposal efforts to ensure request for proposal (RFP) specifications and Company standards are met. Coordinates cost, schedule, and technical elements.

• Develops pre-proposal and proposal related submissions, RFI - Requests for information, as well as recommending the layout of the proposal.

• Documents findings, communicates results to proposal or management staff and makes technical presentations as required.

• Represents the department with internal and external personnel; and presents cost and pricing to management and customer representatives.

• Coordinates and edits non-technical sections of proposals and assists technical authors in maintaining requirements.

• Participates in cost and contractual input; identifies issues and recommends solutions.

• Develops recommendations for changes in proposal policies and standards and develops and maintains various electronic databases.

• May provide direct and guidance to less experience support and professional staff.

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Additional functions: Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional commercial or government proposal experience. Equivalent professional proposal experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Must have a complete understanding of proposal concepts, principles and theory; knowledge of FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating a broad and practical application of those principles, concepts, and practices.

• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.

• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and lead a team; able to perform complex tasks in one technical proposal area; and, lead a team of less experienced support and/or professional employees on non-routine tasks.

• Able to travel as required.

Salary: $73,700 - $128,780 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? No Clearance Level null Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.