Sales and Proposal Manager

About the role

Moog’s Space Division is seeking a Sales and Proposal Manager to lead end‑to‑end responses to RFIs and RFPs for commercial, civil, and defense space programs. Reporting to the Director of Space Strategic Programs, the role is based onsite in Buffalo, NY and works closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver compliant, winning proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full proposal lifecycle from intake, kickoff, writing, reviews, production, submission, to post‑submission debriefs.
• Manage proposal budgets, track status, maintain archives, and update CRM with accurate opportunity data.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams—including business development, SMEs, cost, legal, and finance—to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality content.
• Ensure compliance with legal, contract, and export‑control (ITAR) requirements.
• Develop and maintain a proposal content library, standard templates, and boilerplate language.
• Drive schedule creation, task assignment, milestone tracking, and on‑time submission.
• Analyze competitor assessments, strategic fit, pricing, risks, and opportunities to strengthen proposals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Minimum five years of experience in sales, proposal management, engineering, or program management.
• Proven experience using CRM tools to track customer interactions and forecast bookings.
• Strong program/project management and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DOD security clearance and access ITAR‑controlled information.
• Willingness to travel 5‑10% of the time.

Required skills

• CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce or equivalent).
• Proposal automation and content management systems.
• Version control and submission tools.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with profit sharing, 401(k) match, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership development, and other professional growth programs.
• Inclusive, collaborative workplace culture with employee resource groups and team‑building activities.