Proposal Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Remote (USA); the salary range is based on Virginia.

Salary: $130,800–$145,000 per year plus bonus.

Company

hirify.global supports Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, which delivers products and services for defense and aerospace applications across air, ground, and naval platforms, including modular open systems and communication solutions.

What you will do

• Respond to RFQ and RFP releases and manage proposal development from planning through compliant, timely submission.
• Coordinate stakeholder teams, assign roles and responsibilities, develop outlines, monitor timelines, and drive approvals.
• Organize bid/no-bid reviews, establish winning strategies, and communicate them throughout the proposal.
• Direct technical, management, and cost inputs in line with solicitation requirements and bid strategy.
• Lead proposal meetings, kick-offs, reviews, writing activities, problem resolution, and final assembly.
• Manage multiple bids with changing priorities and support process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience is mandatory, with 7–10 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of the aviation/aerospace market and customer base is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office business applications.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, critical-thinking, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and team leadership experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively, influence stakeholders, handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Balanced business perspective and an active-listener, forward-leaning approach.
• Commitment to challenging the status quo, seeking solutions, and maintaining collective accountability.

Nice to have

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, MS Dynamics CRM, or equivalent tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing, and health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities, referral program, competitive pay, recognition, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Inclusive and supportive culture.
• The role may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening; an offer may be reconsidered or withdrawn if access eligibility is not confirmed.

Hiring process

• No unsolicited agency submissions are accepted; agency partners must be invited by Talent Acquisition and have signed terms before submitting candidates.
• Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment or assessment should contact Talent Acquisition.