Job Code:

5006

FLSA Status:

Exempt

S3, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Corporate Manager of Publications and Marketing to provide senior leadership to our corporate publications and proposal team, and provide support to all corporate entities, at our HQ in Cummings Research Park, Huntsville, AL.

This position has a $10,000 placement bonus.

This is not a teleworking position. US citizenship required.

The company does not utilize outside recruiting sources.

The Corporate Manager of Publications and Marketing leads the team to develop winning proposals on time through the Shipley Proposal Process, manages department publications, Quality Control, develop marketing products, manages the budgets for pursuit and B&P, and coordinates three-year strategy plans with the GM's and VPs..

The position leads the building data repositories using SharePoint, AI tool development, and NextStage development
• The position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your multifaceted expertise in business development, capture management, and technical innovation to drive significant growth and secure a competitive edge in evolving missile defense and aviation landscapes.

Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies, utilizing NextStage.

Staff Management:

Lead a team of proposal managers, graphic artists, and technical writers to product improvements for proposals for federal contracts.

Campaign Management: Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of promotional campaigns, from conceptualization to launch.

Market Research & Analysis: Analyze consumer behavior, market trends, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and inform decision making.

Performance Metrics (KPIs): Use analytics to track the success of campaigns, measuring metrics like conversion rates and ROI to optimize performance.

Budget Management: Allocate resources, negotiate contracts, and manage the marketing budget to ensure maximum return on investment.

Brand Management: Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all company materials and platforms.

Leadership & Collaboration: Manage marketing teams, freelancers, and agencies while collaborating with product and sales departments to align with company goals.

Corporate Business Development and Marketing: Lead a diverse portfolio of programs and pursuits while driving both the sustainment of current business development targets and the expansion of a pipeline across DoW, commercial, and international Missile Defense, Space, and Aviation markets, from concept through bid submission. Present campaign targets, strategy, and leadership to demonstrate their impact on company growth.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop early-win strategies for customer outreach and targeted influence, including initial technical discussions, white paper creation, and government relations/legislative advocacy planning.
• Manage pipeline growth by collaborating with operating units and capture teams, ensuring that customer needs are translated into tailored solutions and effective capture strategies.
• Drive customer engagement through strategic briefings, RFI responses, and cross functional meetings, supporting executive-level bid/no bid decisions.

Oversee all stages of S3, Inc.'s Business Acquisition Process, from identifying new opportunities and setting pursuit priorities, to managing internal investments and ensuring successful capture outcomes.
• Convene multi-functional teams to innovate and deliver affordable, high-quality technology and engineering solutions.
• Lead publications to generate winning bids, following the Shipley Process.

Basic Qualifications:
• 18+ years of relevant experience in DoW proposals responses with a Bachelors' degree, or 16 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• At least 5 years in capture management, business development, and proposal development for bids valued at $80M and greater for corporate entities for Missile, Space, and Aviation platforms for SETA training and maintenance requirements for CONUS and OCONUS programs.
• Strong track record in identifying and qualifying new business opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
• Proficiency with NextStage software and advanced data analysis for tracking and reporting bid opportunities.
• Ability to acquire a DoW secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in STEM field or military training degree, plus a Bachelors' in a related field, or an MBA.
• Domain expertise in missile and aviation customer CONOPS, and technical programmatic services, maintenance and training.
• Proven ability to develop and grow business development and capture teams, implementing best practices across the organization.

Demonstrate AI skills appropriate for proposal Development.

S3, Inc. considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in management positions may be eligible for Long-Term Incentives. S3, Inc. provides a variety of benefits including medical insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

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