Technical Projects Proposal Manager - Military Marine

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We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Technical Projects Proposal Manager II-Military Marine

Estimated annual base pay: $94,000 (minimum) - $122,000 (midpoint) - $150,000 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Proposal Development: Coordinates and oversees the creation of comprehensive proposals, ensuring they meet client requirements and organizational standards.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partners with sales, technical, and finance teams to gather necessary information and align proposal content with company capabilities. Works closely with engineering teams, particularly those with expertise in gas turbines and control systems, to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Manage Customer Communications: Acts as the primary liaison during the proposal process, addressing inquiries and facilitating clear, effective interactions. Serves as a technical point of contact for clients with specific questions related to gas turbines and their control systems, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Ensure Quality Compliance: Reviews and edits proposal documents for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate Market Analysis: Works closely with other Marketing members to evaluate trends and to develop strategic approaches that enhance department throughput.

Key Skills:

• Proposal Development: Expertise in creating technically detailed and customized proposals for gas turbine projects, including system upgrades, retrofits, and control system integrations, ensuring alignment with client specifications and operational goals.
• Project Management: Skilled in overseeing multiple proposal projects from initiation through submission, ensuring timely delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to design and implement strategic approaches to enhance proposal effectiveness and success rates.
• Market Analysis: Proficient in researching and analyzing market trends and competitor activities to inform proposal strategies.
• Time Management: Efficiently manages simultaneous tasks and deadlines from multiple proposals within the proposal workflow.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Effective in coordinating with diverse teams to gather necessary information and integrate inputs seamlessly. Demonstrated ability to work with technical teams, including engineers and control system specialists, to ensure proposals reflect best-in-class technical solutions.
• Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of industry standards and client specifications to ensure all proposals meet required guidelines. Experience with technical and regulatory standards specific to gas turbines is preferred.
• Advanced Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills for articulating complex information clearly and building consensus among stakeholders. Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: Strong ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues that arise during the proposal development process.
• Quality Assurance: Detail oriented in reviewing and refining proposals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high quality submissions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field. A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is strongly preferred.

• 5+ years of experience working with gas turbines, turbine control systems, or in the power generation/management sector.
• Proven experience in proposal development and management, preferably in a technical or engineering-focused organization.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine operations, control systems, and maintenance requirements.
• Experience working with OEMs or vendors specializing in gas turbines and related equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools. Experience with technical modeling software or tools is a plus.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.