Proposal Specialist

Job Description SummaryIntergalactic now a part of Unison , a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nation’s best, regardless of where we live.
As a Proposal Specialist, you will manage the preparation and submittal of bids for Intergalactic’s competitive business opportunities in defense aerospace, civil aviation, and related industries. Operating under the Director of Proposal Operations, you will collect customer requirements and program specifications and manage inputs from technical and commercial authors to produce compelling responses to customer needs. You will edit, write, review and revise proposals in order to deliver clean, compelling proposals on deadline to help Intergalactic win new contracts and grow the business.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reach and thoroughly understand the technical, commercial, quality, and other requirements of new customer opportunities.

• Develop and managed RFI and RFP responses and corresponding schedules.

• Manage section/volume authors across the company, including setting and enforcing deadlines and content expectations.

• Identify supporting visuals and graphics and draft written content for proposals.

• Edit, revise, and re-write as necessary to ensure proper flow, clarity, cohesion, and readability.

• Fact-check, flag potential errors, and thoroughly edit for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, consistency, and accuracy.

• Ensure final proposals comply with customer expectations and instructions and guide final proposals through internal reviews and approvals.

• Develop tools and methods to improve and streamline the proposal process, including developing content libraries, frequently asked questions, and more.

REQUIRED Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 3 years of experience in proposal writing in aerospace, defense, deep tech, industrial, or related industries

• Aerospace thermal management experience preferred

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of Aerospace thermal management experience preferred

• 5+ years of proposal writing in Aerospace thermal management experience preferred

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written communication skills

• Collegial attitude and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally

• Ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion in a complex and fast-paced environment

• Commitment to Intergalactic’s mission and core values

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

The base pay range for this position is $96,400 – $130,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.  This posting is expected to close on July 22, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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