Business Development Manager

SUMMARY :

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a dynamic, experienced Business Development Manager to lead all aspects of proposal / quote management and execution for Karman LA. This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of proposal activity-from pre-solicitation shaping through final submission-for Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, and other bid responses. The Business Development Manager will serve as a key leader in ensuring consistency, compliance, competitiveness, and timeliness of all proposal deliverables, while building and mentoring a high-performing Proposal Operations of Excellence team.

As a strong communicator and skilled hands-on BD Manager, you will Create, implement and direct quote procedures and policies in supporting the Quality Policy and Customer satisfaction. Strong working relationship with Customers, manufacturing, and suppliers in requesting, receiving and generating quote packages. The Business Development Manager shall contribute to product conformity. Performance and demonstrating ethical behavior and conducting themselves accordingly to Karman's policies and procedures

ABOUT US :

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE : Karman is the leading market supplier of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for space, missiles, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California, 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington and 1 location in Wilsonville, Oregon.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic Capture & Proposal Development :

Proposal Execution and Compliance :

Process & Performance Optimization :

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Equal Opportunity

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.