Share Email Opening Title Proposal Coordinator   Astronics Subsidiary   Location   Description SUMMARY The overriding business objective for the Proposal Coordinator is to support business development activities ultimately resulting in new business with customers. This individual will support activity of Business Development that result in new business growth. The Business Development Team will have a significant impact to the successful growth of Astronics. This is a position within a dynamic company that is excited about the long-term growth of CSC Engineering and certification services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support proposal activity by interpreting RFQs and RFI’s and producing appropriate needs documentation in order to produce meaningful and accurate responses. Interface with customers and potential customers. Collaborate with other departments to gather and package information requested to support customer requests and technical proposal development. Conduct industry and product research as directed by Business Development Managers. Work in conjunction with CSC stakeholders (PM, Engineering, Certification, Supply Chain) to prepare an accurate overall cost estimate for the project scope by preparing inquiries for service and material and evaluating vendor quotes for technical & commercial accuracy and completeness. Utilize CRM system (Salesforce) for documentation and reporting of proposal activities and status by maintaining up-to-date and accurate system data. Prepare detailed and precise bid documentation in accordance with CSC standard procedures and in compliance with customers’ bid, identifying and documenting assumptions, exceptions and clarifications. Field and answer customer questions, e.g. Armstrong-Info mailbox, in a timely manner. Participate in project kick-off meetings as a hand-off to Project Management and prepare and provide a complete handover package including technical and commercial details with financial review. Attend customer meetings as necessary to develop customer solutions and provide technical and commercial support in closing sales. Perform other miscellaneous duties and/or other special projects as required.   Position Requirements Education and/or Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and/or experience 3 years experience researching competitive and industry data used to develop successful proposal strategies/product positioning. Preferred: 5 years in business development in aerospace industry, working and leading proposal activities, preferably in cabin equipment and services.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time     About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.   EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Astronics.appone.com

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