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Job Description SummaryThe Senior Capture Strategy Operations Manager supports the Sales and Business Development organization with a dual approach that spans across the Sales Capture process and the Commercial Operations Process. The ideal candidate will spend one third of the time as a metrics-driven leader serving as chief of staff for the S&BD VP, supporting core sales operations, managing the consolidated order pipeline, key Level 2 KPIs, and active budget ownership. The remaining time will be focused on leading a team of direct reports and aligning cross-functional and global stakeholders to deliver faster, more reliable, higher-quality proposals. This leader designs, deploys, and maintains standard work for capture and Deal Factory processes, color teams, competitive intelligence, and customer issue resolution, translating customer and competitive insights into actionable improvements that raise proposal quality, win performance, and sustain FLIGHT DECK practices through a multi-year roadmap.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Dotted line into S&BD VP supporting Sales Operations:

  • Order pipeline consolidation and Operational management

  • S&BD Active Budget management (T&L, Purchased services, sponsorships, tradeshows)

  • Growth Review management

  • Weekly sales and CIMS QMI

  • Strategic Pursuit priority list management across D&S

  • Level 2 KPIs: CSAT, Proposal OTD, Cash, Order forecasting

  • Own the planning and execution of extended leadership offsites, including agenda-setting, logistics, content orchestration, and follow-through actions that drive alignment and execution.

• People leader and process ownerfor Capture & Proposal Operations, accountable for enterpriseKPIs/metricsthat drive predictable performance across Sales, Strategic Capture, Business Development, and the international Proposal Process (Deal Factory) organization.

• Lead and develop a high-performing teamfocused on proposal process excellence, competitive/color team analysis, customer outcomes, andPrice-to-Winoperating rigor-ensuring clear priorities, capability growth, and strong cross-functional relationships.

• Collaborate with Proposal Leaders to manage a metrics-oriented view of proposal activity(volume, status, cycle time, OTD, quality, rework, capacity), ensuring a transparent performance system that drives prioritization, escalation, problem solving andcontinuous improvement.

• Establish and maintain an integrated operating systemfor capture/proposal execution, including monthlyBowler reviews, KPI health, escalation paths, and executive-ready communications to support proposal development, Level 2-4 WOR and MOR.

• Own digital tool maintenance and long-term evolutionfor capture/proposal execution; partner with the digital team to define requirements, prioritize enhancements, manage releases, deliver training, and drive adoption to improve speed, quality, and user experience.

• Drive the 3-year roadmapfor the capture and proposal process, translating strategy into an actionable execution plan withquarterly events(planning, releases, kaizens, PSR/problem-solving workshops) that pace delivery of annual goals and measurable outcomes.

• Maintain, update, and coach use of capture and proposal standard work, including publishing, revision control, alignment, and training to ensure changes are implemented consistently across the global Deal Factory and stakeholder organizations

• Plan and execute cross-functional problem solving / kaizen eventsto optimize the proposal/capture system; coordinate with theFlight Deck Leaderand Proposal Staff Leaders to host problem-solving workshops, PSR, and Kaizen events, ensuring countermeasures are implemented, measured, and sustained.

• Drive proposal process optimization through external benchmarking(competitors and customers) to identify "best of breed" opportunities and translate them into scalable process, tool, and capability improvements.

• Evaluate external proposal, competitive intelligence, and Price-to-Win practices(competitor, customer, consultant) and incorporate relevant best practices intoDefense & Systemsprocesses, training, and operating cadence.

• Analyze and action customer and employee feedback(e.g., CSAT, win/loss inputs, internal user feedback) to prioritize improvements that strengthen customer outcomes-proposal quality, responsiveness, and predictability.

• Lead change management across multiple functions and regionsby gathering input, aligning stakeholders, influencing decisions, and ensuring adoption of new concepts, processes, and tools across Defense and Systems

• Contribute to Strategy shaping for priority pursuits, ensuring the right operating cadence, data, competitive insights, Color team reviews, and executive engagement are in place to improve win rate, on-time delivery, and deal quality.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales, business development or equivalent commercial leadership experience.

• Minimum of 4 years of direct People Leadership experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of problem-solving experience using LEAN methodologies.

• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics:

• Master's degree preferred.

• Prior aerospace experience strongly preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Sales and strategy development experience.

• This role will engage with VP level executives on an ongoing basis, need have strong critical thinking skills and decision-making skills.

• Competitive Intelligence Experience.

• Government contracting Process experience.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

• Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $169,000 - $225,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on July 17th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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