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Proposal Manager - Defense Contracting

Maytag Aircraft Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO • 2h ago

Location Colorado Springs, Colorado

Employment Duration Full Time Exempt"

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Welcome to Maytag Aircraft

Maytag Aircraft LLC is a U.S. Government services contractor, providing valuable and essential operations and maintenance services ranging from aircraft refueling and air terminal and ground handling to base operating support at multiple international and domestic locations.

The mission of Maytag Aircraft is to provide the best in contract services in support of U.S. Government operations worldwide, ensuring on time delivery to the highest quality standards at a fair and reasonable price.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Maytag Aircraft services contracts that span the globe from Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean area to North and South America. Today, Maytag Aircraft is a major provider of aircraft refueling services and air terminal and ground handling services for the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Energy Support Center and the Air Force Air Mobility Command.

Services:

Refueling & Base Support

Air Terminal & Ground Support

Job Description

Proposal Manager - Defense Contracting

Reports To: Business Development Executive

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado (On-Site)

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading and managing proposal efforts from solicitation release through submission for Department of Defense and Federal Government opportunities. This position coordinates activities across Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Contracts, and executive leadership to ensure compliant and high-quality proposals.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing proposals within the defense contracting industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead proposal activities throughout the entire proposal lifecycle.

· Develop proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices.

· Coordinate inputs from operations, pricing, finance, contracts, and subject matter experts.

· Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and customer instructions.

· Manage color team reviews and document revisions.

· Maintain proposal templates, resumes, and proposal libraries.

· Coordinate with subcontractors and teaming partners.

· Perform quality assurance reviews prior to submission.

· Capture lessons learned and maintain proposal records.

· Support transition activities following contract award.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree preferred.

· Minimum of five (5) years of proposal management experience within a government or defense contracting environment.

· Experience supporting Department of Defense and Federal Government customers required.

· Strong understanding of FAR and DFARS acquisition processes.

· Demonstrated success managing multiple proposal efforts simultaneously.

· Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills.

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

· Experience with DLA Energy, BOS, logistics, maintenance, or base operations contracts preferred.

Key Attributes

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· Ability to perform under tight deadlines.

· Strong communication and leadership skills.

· Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Maytag Aircraft offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This does not prohibit management's right to add or delete responsibilities as required or deemed necessary. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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