• Responsible for activities and processes that help the D&S Defense Engines sales organization achieve business objectives • Leading the development of proposals including the assessment of customer requirements, commercial risk assessment, and supporting the deal team throughout negotiation and customer decision • Manage the proposal development process from RFP release through post-submission phases and lifecycle for assigned deals • Own and execute a portfolio of proposals that adhere to defined policies and procedures, ensuring on-time, compliant, and high-quality submissions to customers • Conduct comprehensive analysis of RFP requirements; develop compliant proposal outlines, content plans, and schedules for assigned proposals • Assign tasks to proposal team members, monitor progress via action planning, and provide guidance to ensure adherence to proposal schedules and customer and business requirements • Partner with engineering, finance, legal, programs, and other functions through collaboration, Daily Management, and process improvement discussions to gather inputs and execute FLIGHT DECK fundamentals • Contribute to the development of proposal strategy, ensuring linkage to product line priorities and overall Defense Engines growth objectives • Support continuous improvement initiatives through creation and updates of Detailed Job Instructions (DJIs), templates, and process documentation to drive consistency and quality • Participate in daily proposal management standups to drive execution, remove roadblocks, and maintain schedule fidelity • Direct proposal teams on compliance with applicable deal policies and procedures; assist with and facilitate deal review meetings, as required • Contribute to KPI management and process adherence, using data to identify improvement opportunities and support disciplined execution