When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.
Why join us?
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the worlds most exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms. Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric business that fosters passion, diversity and authenticity.
Prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.
Bombardier’s Benefits Program
With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:
- Insurance plans
- Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more
- Competitive base salary
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program
What are your contributions to the team?
- Coordinate, in conjunction with sales, the overall strategy for bid response; including identifying winning conditions
- Prepare technical presentations for customers showcasing Bombardier aircraft and Bombardier Defense capabilities
- Manage projects specific to the creation of written customer deliverables such as proposals in response to RFPs, RFI responses
- Sources sought notices, and white papers in support of aircraft sales, modification programs and/or engineering services or support activities
- Prepare, support and organize customer meetings and/or visits
- Plan meetings or technical reviews with internal stakeholders and customer prior to submittal of final proposal
- Plan the path to final proposal schedule to meet required timelines
- Manage internal and/or external resources and stakeholders such as engineering, contracts, finance, procurement or subcontractors during the proposal stage to establish program strategy and build proposals
- Plan overall initial program framework, budget and schedule
- Develop and/or manage documentation such as PWS, SOW and TSOR relating to aircraft modification and/or special mission engineering services
- Prepare management reviews and obtain management approvals through established processes and Bombardier policies
How to thrive in this role? Skills, knowledge & experience:
- You hold a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
- You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering or technical program management at Bombardier Aerospace, and/or equivalent engineering activities related to Bombardier aircraft
- You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in proposal and/or project management
- You have prior experience in US Government procurement processes and FAR/DFAR regulations
- You are a team player with initiative and excellent communication skills
- You have excellent customer-facing skills and experience are required
- You have the ability to effectively negotiate in-line with business objectives
- You are able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while working toward aggressive deadlines
- You have a strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment
- You have knowledge of ITAR and previous experience in government contracting exposure would be considered an asset
- You may be required to travel and work extended hours when required
Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier family!
Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.
Job Proposal Manager, Bombardier Defense
Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet
Organization Learjet Inc
Shift Day job
Employee Status Regular
Requisition 6308 Proposal Manager, Bombardier Defense
LI-Hybrid
