Supply Chain Proposal Manager

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Proposal Manager to support the Combat Mission Systems Supply Chain business area. This position involves supervising efforts across functions to gather essential information, ensuring proposals are not only accurate and compliant but also reflect our organization’s capabilities and strengths in a compelling manner.

The Proposal Manager is responsible for supervising the Bill of Material, Proposal, and Cost Analysts during the proposal phase of each Government Program.

The Proposal Manager is responsible for the FAR / DFARS PART 15 / 215 compliant output of the analysts, protect the company’s margins during the proposal, risk mitigation, and all aspects of the material estimate that is included in BAE Systems Prime Proposal.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS / BA degree and Eight (8) years’ experience in Supply Chain or Proposal Role or equivalent experience
• Strong writing skills with a high complexing required to support proposal exhibits and contract / program execution's coming from our U.

S. Government regulations

• Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levels
• Experience effectively communicating externally either with customers or suppliers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Developing internal / external / cross-cultural partner relationships
• Ability to travel when needed

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree in business administration
• Ten (10) years’ experience working on DoD proposals and contracts
• Demonstrated experience resolving FAR / DFARS concerns of the Government.
• Prior experience in Operations / Supply Chain Management
• Ability to analyze proposals and bill of materials
• Demonstrated Risk Management experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $102800 - $174800

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts;

a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.

Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions.

As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team making a big impact on a global scale.

At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff : the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair just to name a few.

Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve.

We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong.

We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive.

We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change.

Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.