Sales & Proposal Manager

About the role

Moog’s Space Division is seeking a Sales & Proposal Manager to lead the end‑to‑end response process for customer RFIs and RFPs. Based onsite in East Aurora, NY, you will work closely with the Growth and Strategy Team to deliver high‑quality, compliant proposals that win business across commercial, civil, and defense space programs.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the full proposal lifecycle from intake, kickoff, writing, reviews, production, submission, to post‑submission debriefs.
• Manage proposal budgets, track status, maintain archives and metrics, and ensure alignment with CRM data.
• Lead cross‑functional proposal teams, coordinating business development, SMEs, cost & pricing, legal, and finance.
• Ensure compliance with legal, contract and regulatory requirements and verify that all responses meet RFP specifications.
• Develop schedules, assign tasks, monitor milestones, and guarantee on‑time submission.
• Organise content reviews, consolidate feedback, and maintain a library of templates, boiler‑plate language and past‑performance references.
• Identify and implement process improvements using KPIs such as win rates and response times.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing complex proposals in aerospace, defense or related high‑tech sectors.
• Strong customer‑facing skills with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Excellent organizational and project‑management capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse functional groups.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM systems.
• Experience using proposal automation tools.
• Familiarity with content management systems.
• Knowledge of version‑control practices for document management.

What we offer

• A performance‑driven culture that rewards innovation and results.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge space programs with a strong defense portfolio.
• Competitive compensation and benefits supporting work‑life balance.