We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, and Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor. This position is onsite in Fort Worth as an individual contributor.

Sr. Military Proposal Specialist

Bell has an opening in our Fort Worth, TX headquarters for a Sr. Military Proposal Specialist to support the Bell Enterprise and Textron with solicitation strategy, proposal response management, and development of quality responses. Bring your experience and ideas and help us develop compliant, compelling, winning proposals that reflect the Bell Brand. As a Sr. Military Proposal Specialist, you will report to the Manager of the Capture Support Team (CST), and work across the Textron Enterprise to prepare, edit and submit finalized responses and proposal documents. Assists CST in maintaining the proposal schedule, planning, development, configuration control, and submittal of compliant compelling responses. You will also work to lead and direct internal and external support to communicate proposal responses in various ways, including graphic layouts, PowerPoint presentations, and SharePoint management. You will lead the development of templates for all future proposals and drive to an established cadence.

What you’ll be doing as a Sr. Military Proposal Specialist

Integrate with Proposal Specialists across the Bell and Textron Enterprise to:

• Assess current enterprise-wide best practices and processes related to competitive proposals and develop future state recommendations based on benchmarking comparisons and in-depth reviews with internal and external SMEs on a basis of continuing improvement
• Seek out internal and external training and development opportunities to advance understanding of new proposal concepts and practices
• Develop ongoing training and development exercises to ensure enterprise readiness for major proposals
• Plan and lead the development and review of proposal strategies, themes, and support the development of proposal management plans as required to include formatting and publication of final documents
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely development and delivery of proposals

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Excellent business skills needed to be credible with our executive team, including developing a strong understanding of Bell’s business
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
• A collaborative, consultative approach with all levels of an organization, ranging from individual contributors to senior executives – yet also willing to challenge the status quo when necessary
• Exemplary organizational skills and an uncompromising eye for quality and detail in a deadline-driven environment
• Attention to detail
• Deep-seated aspiration for continuous learning and improvement

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor's Degree with Major in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• 5 years' experience in business operations, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, or similar role
• Proficiency with full suite of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Share Point
• Experience managing a proposal or portions of a response to major Department of Defense customers, foreign militaries, and (commercial) state/local government
• Proposal Management Certification (APMP/Shipley) or formal proposal development and management training is preferred
• Rotorcraft and/or aerospace industry experience is strongly preferred
• Prior US Government / US Embassy experience is preferred

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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