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AAR · 1 month ago

Senior Director, Proposal Operations and Capture Excellence

AAR is a company focused on defense solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Proposal Operations and Capture Excellence. This role leads the proposal organization, ensuring high-quality and compliant bids while overseeing proposal management and driving operational discipline in the capture process.

AerospaceCommercialGovernmentNational Security

Responsibilities

Lead the full proposal operations organization and oversee management through the proposal management lead or proposal managers
Ensure high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposal submissions
Establish and enforce proposal standards, processes, timelines, and expectations across color teams
Own all proposal processes, SOPs, templates, checklists, and style guides
Continuously improve proposal workflows to increase efficiency, compliance, and win probability
Support capture with strategy development, gate reviews, and readiness processes as a secondary (but key) responsibility
Drive operational discipline to ensure proposal and capture teams have the tools, data, and processes needed to execute effectively
Support executive reporting and strategic reviews for active pursuits

Qualification

Proposal ManagementCapture ExcellenceShipley MethodologyFederal Acquisition LifecycleProposal Collaboration PlatformsProcess ImprovementTeam LeadershipMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or university, or eight (8) years related experience
10 – 15 years leading proposals or capture within Government contracting
Deep knowledge of Shipley and federal acquisition lifecycle (RFPs, evaluation criteria, compliance, etc.)
Strong understanding of proposal collaboration platforms (AI tools, SharePoint)
Experience managing large, complex proposal efforts and color team reviews

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Company

AAR is an aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company providing aircraft parts, maintenance (MRO), and engineering solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.56B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Equity· $239M
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $550M

Leadership Team

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David P. Storch
Chairman and CEO
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John Holmes
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
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