Sr. Proposal Manager

About This Role

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

Summary  

CAE USA is seeking a Sr. Proposal Manager for our Defense and Security line of business with demonstrated experience working in a high OPTEMPO environment that supports multiple mission and business domains. Sr. Proposal Managers have a decade or more of direct DoD proposal development experience. The right candidate knows how to apply that experience to bids for US and allied military customers in mission-critical areas where CAE operates: digitally immersive aviation, ground, and maritime training; operational support and mission systems integration; modeling and simulation and associated engineering fields; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; AR/VR, and space. 

This position is perfect for experienced proposal managers prepared to lead complex, challenging bids at a company that puts resources to the task to win what we chase. Experience and exposure to the gamut of acquisition types is essential: IDIQ, RFP, ITO, FOPR, OTAs, BAA, CSO, FAR 15/16. The right person lives the mantra of compliant, complete and compelling. 
  

Our cohesive, collaborative team of managers, coordinators, writers, and editors spans multiple generations and experience levels. We combine old-school work ethic with current tools and technology. We embrace having the right resources to achieve a balanced work-life environment. Are you ready to join a team of professionals who truly enjoy their work and a have an enviable record of success? 
  

CAE offers great benefits and opportunities for career growth within the Proposal Development Group and across the company.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Manages all aspects related to the development, planning, scheduling and delivery of assigned proposals 

• Participates in pursuits of exciting new opportunities to develop and deliver compelling, customer-focused proposals 

• Collaborates cross-functionally and maintains strong working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams, subject matter experts and stakeholders 

• Organizes, prioritizes and leads teams both locally and in geographically dispersed environments