Advanced Proposals Specialist

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. We apply advanced technologies to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining.

You'll make an impact by coordinating proposal development activities in collaboration with the Proposal Manager and analyzing RFPs to determine compliant response structure and format. You will develop any required custom templates and/or formats. You'll also lay out proposals across volumes (format, font, consistency) and create actual volumes (electronic, paper form). Using your exceptional communication skills, you'll facilitate and coordinate proposal team communications. We'll count on you to manage proposal reviews with Proposal Manager or Review Team Lead and prepare all proposal materials for the reviews. It's a challenge that will put your talent in the spotlight.

What you'll experience:

• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next.
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge.
• Ability to shape the future landscape of GDMS by working on the most important capture opportunities in the company and helping us win.
• Ability to lead small teams.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in the use of Microsoft Word.
• Proficient knowledge of proposal coordination and management.
• Proficient in use of SharePoint and/or Microsoft Teams collaborative TeamSites.
• Proficient knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and acquisition practices.
• Understanding of business and technical strategies as they relate to business growth.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) proposals.

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to review, edit, and/or revise proposal content.
• Experience using macro-enabled Microsoft Word templates.
• Microsoft Office Word Expert Certification.
• APMP Foundation Certification.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Ability to generate a proposal outline and compliance matrix for a FAR-based Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) clearance.

What else you should know:

• Being clearable for a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Intelligence Community Top Secret security clearance is highly desired. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Travel as much as 25% is required for assigned proposals, nominally for two-week periods at a time.Overtime may be required to complete proposal tasks on time, as necessary.

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Target salary range: USD $91,022.20/Yr. - USD $98,488.90/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran