Proposal Mentor/Manager
Mission Systems is a defense electronics manufacturer and integrator of secure mission-critical systems and products for defense, civil government, intelligence and cybersecurity customers.
Job Description
ID: 2026-78824
US-AZ-Scottsdale US-VA-Chantilly
Required Clearance: TS/SCI
Posted Date: 11/10/2026
Category: Business Development/Sales/Marketing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, which help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If youre looking for a challenge, youve just found it.
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar, and everything in between.
As the Proposal Mentor, you will mentor proposal teams and other proposal managers. Youll identify opportunities to develop and apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation across the enterprise. Youll also oversee proposal activities as a proposal manager for our top critical opportunities - guide personnel, manage schedules and deadlines, and monitor progress while helping team members strengthen their skills. Youll partner with the Capture Manager to integrate the win strategy and solution into a compliant, compelling proposal that is easy to evaluate. Youll develop and execute Pink, Red, and Gold Team reviews, provide constructive feedback, and coordinate administrative activities supporting proposal production.
If you want to lead, develop others, and grow with the company that leads the world, this is your opportunity.
What youll experience:- Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often classified
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered
- Bachelors degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
- Ability to successfully articulate examples of having managed all volumes of winning proposals in areas related to General Dynamics business
- Highly proficient knowledge of missions, products, and technologies including current and future applications
- TS/SCI clearance
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Experience applying AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $157,487.00 - USD $170,406.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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