Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Proposal Manager who will be responsible for leading the process for all Applied Composite Los Alamitos proposals, ensuring full compliance with company proposal procedures for estimating, tracking, managing proposal team schedules and submitting proposals that meet company, customer and where applicable, government requirements for proposal submission.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing the proposal process and proposal teams to ensure that all proposals follow established proposal schedules, are managed according to company procedures, meet all requirements for proposal creation and are submitted on-time.
• Perform the duties of, and manage Proposal Estimators.
• Ensure the Proposal Log is maintained with accurate and current information, as well as organizing and leading monthly reviews with management.
• Maintain and distribute a weekly Active Proposals list.
• Work with the VP of Business Development to ensure that proposal teams are assigned to each applicable proposal (per company proposal procedures).
• Leading proposal pricing reviews and obtaining management approval according to company proposal procedures.
• Drafting unique proposal transmittal letters for each proposal and submit for management review and approval.

Job Specifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree is desired
Years' Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2 years management experience.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on proposal estimating experience.

Skills:

• Proven ability to work effectively with management, engineering, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, business partners, in addition to company senior management.
• Ability to lead teams and effectively manage people.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is preferred.
• Very strong working knowledge of MS Office products is required.
• Experience and/or education of financial systems is desired.

Benefits:

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.