About This Role Position Overview Lead the entire proposal generation activities between Pursue-No-Pursue (PnP) and Contract Award for all D&S Opportunities within the region. In collaboration with the rest of the capture team, produce and ensure that the executive summary, commercial, past performance, technical and management volumes that accurately reflect the proposed solution and winning strategy for bids that offers typically highly complex solutions and governance. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead Proposal activities for Defense and Security (D&S) by providing leadership and guidance to deliver winning proposals on time and on budget Establish and communicate Proposal Schedule with clear milestones and assignees to ensure on-time delivery Review customer Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposals (RFP) to extract winning themes and identify CAE discriminators that will increase the probability of win Define bid strategy to address customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner, while leveraging CAE core technologies and off the shelf products In collaboration with Business Development/Sales and Pricing, help define Price to Win (PTW) In collaboration with Engineering, derive Design to Cost (DTC) targets for each module / system / service and communicate the challenge to the organization Prepare and deliver presentations to upper management Ensure commonality, consistency, and reuse across bids Prepare Basis of Estimate (BoE) and comparable to validate estimated costs Ensure program risks are identified, quantified, and recommend mitigation plans In collaboration with Program Management (PM), prepare and challenge program schedules Determine and validate workshare allocation between CAE sites when working on joint Intercompany proposals Interface directly and indirectly with customer to review/present/negotiate the proposal content Peer Review of estimated costs and proposal deliverables Define mid to long term strategies for future bids including outsourcing, offshoring & partnership opportunities Investigate tools and process changes to improve proposal accuracy & efficiency As a senior Bid & Proposal manager, provide mentorship and guidance to other bid managers Required Competencies & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in a technical domain or equivalent experience, combined with previous experience/exposure to military aircraft, naval vessels, tactical system, synthetic environment, and modelling & simulation Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a high-tech industry Previous experience in government proposal writing Good organizational skills and business acumen Ability to deal with ambiguity, customer focused, with excellent decision making and negotiation skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines Results-oriented Professional certification APMP or PMP is an asset Previous experience with Salesforce an asset Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit Be able to hold a Canadian Security Clearance & Controlled Good Clearance CAE offers: An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team The possibility to work from home occasionally Flexible schedules Attractive employee benefits About CAE At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter. Read our Read our FY24 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability Report. 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If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow. Not quite ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to stay current on the latest job opportunities, news, and events.
