0145 - Senior Proposal Specialist

About Electra:
Electra is gathering a world-class team of engineers pioneering the next level of connectivity through direct aviation – a new category of safe, seamless, and convenient travel that makes new connections possible by bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. With the launch of our Ultra Short, we have the technology to deliver on the promise of electric aviation to provide sustainable, affordable, and accessible travel. Electra's hybrid-electric propulsion system significantly reduces emissions and noise, making it a game-changer for sustainable aviation. The combination of blown lift with distributed electric propulsion provides capabilities that no one else offers. We are looking for insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work to help usher in the next phase of aviation.
Primary Purpose:
We’re looking for an amazing Senior Proposal Specialist to work onsite at our Manassas, VA office. No day will look the same at Electra as the work is frequently determined by the dynamic activities that affect the office. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of winning U.S. government contract proposals and will be adept at creating compelling, accurate, and compliant proposals.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Develop, write, and edit proposals responding to RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, and business development, to gather necessary information and insights.
• Ensure proposals comply with all solicitation requirements and company standards.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and persuasive content.
• Manage the proposal development process from start to finish, including scheduling, coordinating reviews, and final submission.
• Research prospective clients and competitors to tailor proposals effectively.
• Maintain a repository of proposal content and templates for future use.
• Provide support for oral presentations and client meetings as needed.
• Administers and coordinates activities involved in the development and revision of proposals.
• Develops schedules and identifies resources required to perform proposal review and production.
• Develop compliance matrices and ensure client requirements of each solicitation are fully satisfied.
• Creates and fosters relationships with colleagues and management to create a collaborative process for proposal efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Strong ability to deliver proposal initiatives driven by the Business Development and Engineering leadership teams.
• Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat and highly tech savvy.
• Demonstrated success in winning SBIR contracts or other U.S. government proposals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the FAR, federal contracting requirements,
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Required for this position

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Technical Writing, Business Administration, or related discipline and,
• 6+ years related professional proposal coordination/management experience in a federal government contracting environment (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the government, military, or aerospace or defense industry.
• Knowledge of government contracting processes and regulations.
• Technical background in aerospace or engineering.
• Ability to author cost volumes.
• Track record of authoring and winning government contract proposals