Merlin
aerospace
ProposalManager
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“Proposal Manager at Merlin. Skills: Proposal management, Government proposals, Compliance. Manage end-to-end proposal process. Maintain compliance and portal registrations”
What You'll Achieve.
Proposals that are well written, compelling, and meet all deadlines
Industry & Context.
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Background and reference checks required, On-site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Manage the end-to-end proposal process, Maintain compliance and portal registrations, Lead proposal response process, Create workflow and own accountability for proposals, Serve as a key member of the government team, Bridge to the General Managers, Exceptional knowledge of the government proposal system, 4-8 years of experience managing proposal/capture operations, Working knowledge of innovation programs including SBIRs, STRATFI/TACFI, DIU, Prior experience working cross-functionally with BD, solutions and product
Nice to Have
Prior government or military experience, Working relationships with US government program offices
What You'll Do.
Manage end-to-end proposal process
Maintain compliance and portal registrations
Lead proposal response process
Create proposal workflow
Serve as government team member
Bridge to General Managers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cross-functionally with BD, solutions and product; Create small teams to develop proposals; Serve as a key member of the government team; Be a bridge to the General Managers
Process & Methodology
Manage end-to-end proposal process, Create a workflow and own accountability for proposals
Full Job Description
## Description About Merlin: Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges. ## Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end proposal process for responding to solicitations Maintain Merlin’s compliance and portal registrations with various government agencies Lead the proposal response process for Merlin’s submission to government and commercial solicitations Create a workflow and own the accountability for proposals that are well written compelling and meet all of the required deadlines Serve as a key member of the government team, and be a bridge to the General Managers ## Qualifications Exceptional knowledge of the government proposal system 4-8 years of experience managing proposal/capture operations Possess a working knowledge fo the various innovation programs including SBIRs, STRATFI/TACFI, DIU and others Prior experience working cross-functionally with BD, solutions and product to create small teams to develop proposals for submission Exceptional knowledge of the government proposal system 4-8 years of experience managing proposal/capture operations Possess a working knowledge fo the various innovation programs including SBIRs, STRATFI/TACFI, DIU and others Prior experience working cross-functionally with BD, solutions and product to create small teams to develop proposals for submission ## Nice to Haves Prior government or military experience Working relationships with US government program offices ## Additional Information This position is based on-site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA. Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options, an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled through
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