• Thorough understanding of the capture process.
• Understanding of Navy, USCG & other government agency funding processes as related to ship repair & maintenance
• Experience preparing winning proposals and leading capture efforts; formal proposal training desired.
• Ability to lead and manage in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Proven ability to set tasks for self and others.
• Ability to listen to staff and customers and act appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, contract specifications, and major equipment specifications.
• Desired Qualifications
  • Sales and Program Management Experience in maritime industry.
  • Technical background in ship repair & maintenance.
  • Familiarity with Navy, MSC, and Coast Guard ship repair & maintenance organizations.
  • BD experience in San Diego homeport area
• Position will require travel on a regular basis, primarily to Washington DC and Mobile AL to support customer meetings and trade shows; some international travel to pursue new business may be required
• Position requires a confident self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and be adaptive to uncertainty and change.
• Applicants should be motivated by challenge, responsibility, and achievement.

TOOLS: Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with capture management tools (e.g., GovWin) desired.

DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to assign work to assigned capture and proposal teams.

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

LIASES WITH:

• External customers to include US government agencies (DoD) and commercial firms.
• All departments required to develop compliant proposals, including but not limited to, Legal, Contracts, Production, Sales and Marketing, Design, Warranty and Service, and Projects.
• Major subcontractors and suppliers.
• All levels of Austal USA organization.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• Position will be based in San Diego / National City, CA area. Position will necessitate travel on a regular basis.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

SALARY RANGE: Salary range depends on relevant experience.

$  112,540.   - $  164,398

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.