About Us

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.

Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

We are looking for a motivated, experienced Proposal Manager to fill a crucial role within our dynamic Bids and Contracts team.

As the Proposal Manager you will be responsible for the management and preparation of high-quality and compliant tenders, proposals, contract change proposals, and quotes.

If you are experienced in proposal writing and management, enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships and are looking to join a high performing, passionate and supportive team this position may be the next step for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and coordinate the resourcing, preparation, approval and submission of responses to Request for Tenders, Request for Quotes, Expressions of Interest, Contract Change Proposals and requests for Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) proposals, and general quotes.

• Manage the Proposal Team assigned to bid related tasks.

• Prepare proposal management plans, briefs and resource estimations. Coordinate bid/no bid discussions.

• Assist the Bids and Contracts Manager to prepare briefs and reports for the Executive and the Board of Directors.

• Develop and maintain appropriate connections with Program and Project Officers within Defence and other Government departments for upcoming tenders.

• Assist the Contract Negotiation Team.

Our Benefits

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year

• Superannuation of 14.0%

• Free car parking

• Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs

• Health insurance for the defence community, partners and families

• Salary packaging for novated leasing

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proposal management, planning, scheduling and cost estimation skills, as required, for the management of complex proposals

• Strong commercial acumen

• Self-starter, driven and proactive

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-motivated and self-reliant

• Ability to lead meetings and to coordinate proposal team activities

• Defence industry experience is preferable

• Detailed knowledge of ASDEFCON – desirable but not required

Eligibility

• An Australian Citizen;

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Negative Vetting 1.

• ITAR – This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

o Place of Birth

o Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,

o Countries of issue for current and past passports and

o Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.

CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality.

We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ***********@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted