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Commercial Pursuits Manager

Commercial Pursuits Manager

PAL AerospaceSt. Johns, NL, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$70,000.00–CA$80,000.00 yearly
Job description

Headquartered in Atlantic Canada with a global presence in over 60 countries and a dedication to special mission aircraft excellence for over 50 years, the PAL Aerospace team thrives at the forefront of aviation technology and expert crew skills. As a rapidly growing company, we’ve built a reputation for delivering airborne special mission solutions that enable our customers to address today’s complex security, safety, economic, and environmental threats – we need exceptionally talented industry professionals to help us do that. On the PAL Aerospace team, you’re working alongside a tight-knit group and incredibly talented engineers, technicians, operators, pilots, and ambitious clients to make the world a safer and more sustainable place.

We're looking for a Commercial Pursuits Manager to join our team!

What you'll do :

  • Participate in contract pursuit bid program development, develop complex financial models from base-level costing to final customer pricing;
  • Play a lead role in developing costing standards and financial modelling templates, coordinating information requirements to ensure accurate information capture within financial models;
  • Complete financial analytics for multiple cost and pricing scenarios;
  • Briefing cost and pricing information to peers and executives as part of proposal reviews.
  • Identify, quantify and communicate program risks, identify mitigations and assist in development of strategic alternatives;
  • Review operational financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with budgets and forecasts;
  • Increase productivity of program costing functions by developing standardized, automated applications; coordinating information requirements;
  • Develop and maintain technical knowledge through close contact with internal program management and technical staff; attending educational workshops; reviewing industry publications;
  • Participate in review and development of contract terms and conditions;
  • Play a lead role in developing costing standards and financial modelling templates;
  • Occasional domestic and international travel as member of pursuit team;
  • Position will be required to work a mix of in office and from home;
  • Other duties as required.

What you have :

  • Professional accounting designation, MBA, degree in Business, Management, Engineering or other relevant education background;
  • A minimum of 5 years’ financial modeling and contract management experience, including hands on and team-based projects;
  • Experience working on or leading multi-disciplinary technical teams is an asset;
  • Prior experience with government contracting and program capture is an asset
  • Proven ability to work independently;
  • A solid working knowledge of contract law and regulations;
  • Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels within the organization;
  • Effective time management skills with the drive to meet highly competitive targets and objectives within reduced timelines;
  • Solid problem solving capabilities with the ability to think objectively in decision making and judgement;
  • A high attention to detail in all aspects of contract management, as well as throughout the stages of development, negotiation and execution;
  • A strong understanding of cost accounting principles with an interest in financial model generation;
  • Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS PowerPoint; MS Office, MS Teams and financial software applications. Advanced knowledge of Excel is preferred;
  • Experience working with a large, multi-divisional company is preferred.
  • Be suitable for International Trade in Armaments (ITAR) / Canadian Controlled Goods (CCG) clearance
  • Must be eligible for security clearance to “Secret” level.

    • What PAL Aerospace will offer you :

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines.
  • Industry discounts.
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • A unique opportunity to advance your career by joining a growing but recognizable brand in a challenging, constantly changing industry.

    • If this sounds like you, hit the APPLY button today!

    PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

    Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank You.

    PALAerospace