AAR · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Proposal Operations and Capture Excellence
AAR is a company focused on defense operations, seeking a Senior Director of Proposal Operations and Capture Excellence to lead their proposal organization. This role involves overseeing proposal management, establishing standards, and ensuring high-quality submissions while also supporting capture excellence through strategy and operational discipline.
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
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
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
AAR is an aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company providing aircraft parts, maintenance (MRO), and engineering solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.56B2025-09-30Post Ipo Equity· $239M
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $550M
Leadership Team
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