Associate Proposal Manager

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About Aery Aviation LLC
Our Purpose: Aviation Professionals Improving Lives Through Innovation
Aery Aviation, LLC is an aerospace engineering, aircraft modification, certification, manufacturing, and flight operations company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Aery provides integrated aviation solutions supporting defense, government, commercial, and special mission operators worldwide. The company holds FAA Part 135 and Part 145 certificates, AS9100D and ISO 9001 certifications, and provides engineering, aircraft integration, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and flight operations supporting advanced aerospace programs.

About the role
This role is an entry level position to supports the f ull business development lifecycle, including but not limited to 1) Bid opportunity research; 2) Analysis and documentation of new opportunities in support of bid qualification and pipeline development; 3) Developing RFI responses; 4) Proposal / volume management and bid support; and 5) developing and managing best-of-kind proposal material.
Who We Are Looking For
As Aery expands its business development (BD) and new bid activities, the company is seeking a highly motivated Associate Proposal Manager to support new business opportunity research, Request for Information (RFI) responses, and Request for Proposal (RFP) development which contribute to Aery’s long-term growth. The ideal candidate will have worked in a business development capacity for a Government defense contractor, have 1-4 years’ experience in the proposal writing process, understand the demanding environment of proposal support, be a quick learner, and demonstrate the aptitude and initiative necessary to progress into a Senior Proposal Manager position as organizational needs grow.
What You Will Be Doing
The Associate Proposal Manager supports Aery Aviation's business development and capture activities by researching new opportunities, supporting qualification efforts, coordinating proposal development, updating Aery BD and proposal systems, and maintaining proposal assets. Working under the guidance of the Proposal Manager, this position assists in the planning, development, and submission of compliant, compelling responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. The Associate Proposal Manager collaborates with cross‑functional teams including executive leadership, sales professionals, solution architects, project managers, and subject‑matter experts to gather information and help produce compelling, on‑brand proposal content. The role provides exposure to the full business development lifecycle and serves as a developmental position for future advancement into Senior Proposal Manager roles.
Bid Opportunity Research

• Using online tools and databases, research new business opportunities that align with Aery’s core offerings, including:
• Aviation services and flight operations
• ISR / EW platforms and training
• Aircraft engineering, modification and integration
• Maintenance, sustai

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omer-facing communications

• Familiarity with government contracting, procurement processes, or commercial proposal development
• Familiarity with aviation services
• Basic understanding of proposal processes (Shipley or similar methodologies)
• Experience with proposal management software and AI tools
• Some knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle (FAR/DFARS)
• Prior military service or civilian government experience
• Experience in small-to-mid-size aerospace companies

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check, consistent with applicable laws and company policies. Some positions may require drug testing.

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If this opportunity excites you, come join our team!
For Aery Aviation, the question isn’t: “Can we?” When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, “How can we do this?” and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity. It’s not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

Our Benefits
We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at www.aeryaviation.com .

Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.