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Director of Proposals

Contract Specialties Group

Brentwood, NY · Posted October 27, 2026

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Job: Director of Proposals Apply Now Job Number 239 Company Type Manufacturer Location Brentwood, NY Job Description The Director of Proposals is responsible for preparing timely and accurate responses to customer RFQs. This entails processing the RFQ, analyzing the RFQ requirements, deadlines and assisting with specific tasks as instructed by CEO. The incum7 Based on customer provided data (models, drawings, etc.) develop an understanding of the manufacturing methods and material required to produce the product Develop a detailed Bill of Material and estimate assembly hours and detail part costs Obtain pricing information via historical system data and/or new quotations Analyze supplier quotes for scope and negotiate pricing when necessary Collect appropriate data from various internal departments to prepare pricing and proposals Negotiate with customers to definitize pricing and facilitate customer issuance of contracts based on RFP responses and in some cases Cost and Pricing data Establish budgets & assist with PAR meetings where customer contracts are handed off to the Program Management team for execution Ensure the flow of work meets the customer’s requirements in terms of schedule and quality expectations Write volumes in response to customer RFQs Provide managements reports as necessary Other duties and assignments as requested for the overall performance of the company. Qualifications 7-10+ years’ experience Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a field such as Business, Finance, Accounting or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong command of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). Advanced understanding of manufacturing and ability to interpret engineering Proficient in all commodities and manufacturing methods Experience in ERP systems within a manufacturing environment Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed to support aggressive proposal schedules Accountable for deadlines Self-motivated; takes initiative Proactive and organized Strong critical thinking skills Strong numerical analysis skills and be able to communicate the results of such analyses both verbally and in written form Work well in a team environment and be able to communicate clear instructions and schedules to team members so that proposals can be prepared as efficiently as possible Superior time management skills and be comfortable with handling multiple assignments at the same time, prioritizing the assignments and delegating work to others. Contract Specialties Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. 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