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Marotta Controls, Inc. Proposal Manager in Parsippany, New Jersey
Come grow with Marotta, named one of New Jersey’s Top Workplaces for the third year running and a Top Workplace USA for 2024. You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment. With compressed work week and hybrid work schedule options, Marotta values their employees.
We specialize in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems. Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today’s advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.
Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites, and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman.
Proposal Manager (Marine Systems)
Job Function:
As a member of our team, you will be administering the proposals and contract documentation in support of the Contracts Administration, Business Development and Program Management team. This will include coordination and distribution of documents, coordinating, organizing, and scheduling team meetings, and being the point of contact for the team for correspondence related to documentation requirements, compliance matrices and formatting concerns. Our sales activity includes products sold by the Marine Business Unit (US Government and Commercial; International and Domestic).
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
5+ years of Proposal Administration experience (working within the Defense field, preferred).
Experience with proposals and quotations for Government Contracts in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Relations (FAR).
Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
Possess above average verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate appropriate business acumen.
Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Word, PowerPoint).
Strong documentation and timeline management.
Experience with Salesforce CRM is highly desirable
Must be a US Citizen.
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage large proposal responses from receipt of qualified leads, RFIs, RFQs or RFPs through to final submission.
Support development of proposal strategies, storyboards, win themes and content.
Prepare business development and project-specific presentations utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and various other graphic tools.
Coordinate proposal efforts with SMEs, Supply Chain, Contracts, Subcontractors, Finance, and Human Resources as required.
Monitor status of proposal development as it relates to documents for completeness, compliance with RFP requirements, and inclusion of win themes and discriminators.
Works with Management, Sales, and Engineering to develop fully compliant, highly successful proposals.
Database management for initiation of Proposal/Quote Log-in and progress.
Manage proposal funnel/pipeline and forecast database, including managing and updating quote and proposal tracker.
Coordinating pricing meetings including securing internal approvals.
Continuous improvement on company's proposal process.
Assembling the deliverable quotation package, including all required supporting data.
Report performance metrics for proposal progress.
Providing on-time delivery of the proposal document per the instructions of the Bid Manager.
Lead for researching and analyzing spare parts business.
Work Environment:
Position entails occasional exposure to typical manufacturing environment.
Business office environment requiring use of telephone and personal computer.
High demand fast-paced office environment.
Work calmly and professionally under pressure and as needed to meet deadlines or company commitments.
Limited travel.
This position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.
Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on the production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.
If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best-in-class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
No agencies, please.