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Dayton-Granger, Inc. · 3 months ago

Proposals Manager - Contracts

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Dayton-Granger, Inc. is a legacy aerospace manufacturer based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeking a Proposals Manager – Contracts to lead the full lifecycle of customer programs. This role involves managing contracts, coordinating cross-functional execution, and serving as the primary point of contact for customer communication.

AerospaceElectronicsLightingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Program Manager for assigned aerospace contracts from start to finish

Lead RFQ and proposal development in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Own all contract negotiations, terms, pricing, and customer communication

Build and maintain project milestone schedules, ensuring cross-departmental alignment

Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Quality to ensure program success

Enter and track quotes and orders in ERP system; review PO terms and validate flow-downs

Monitor customer portals and opportunity boards (e.g., SAM.gov) for upcoming programs

Respond to customer inquiries, compliance requests, and deliverables

Support business development and marketing with technical contract inputs and pricing guidance

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure program compliance with all requirements

Contribute to process improvement within the Contracts and Program Management functions

Follow all DG safety procedures as per company policies and Safety Director guidelines

Qualification

Contract lifecycle managementAerospace contracts experienceERP experienceU.S. Government contractsAPMPPMP certificationHighly organizedCommunication skills