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Senior Bid Manager

EchoStar

EchoStar

Sales & Business Development
Germantown, MD, USA
Posted on Jan 4, 2025

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Bid Manager in our Hughes Network Systems Aviation division. This position could be located in either Germantown, MD.

Hughes is a leading provider of satellite products and services that recently announced disruptive in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for airlines.

If being at the intersection of global airlines, the Internet, and satellite communication is exciting to you, Hughes is the perfect place to enhance your career. Launch your new career at Hughes and seize the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in the industry and exceed your potential.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define winning strategies for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs in the aviation market.
  • Work closely with sales, engineering, product management, and legal teams to gather inputs and align on bid content.
  • Develop, use, and maintain financial models to support bids and proposals.
  • Assist in preparing budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
  • Create business cases and analyze financial data to help determine the profitability of new projects. Conduct cost-benefit analysis and assist in risk assessments for bids.
  • Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform bid positioning and pricing strategies.
  • Conduct debriefs to analyze bid outcomes, identify lessons learned, and share insights to inform future opportunities.
  • Lead the creation, review, and submission of high-quality, customer-focused proposals within strict deadlines.
  • Continuously refine and improve the bid management process, tools, and templates to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex bids or projects in the aviation, telecommunications, or technology sectors.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to craft compelling narratives and strategies that differentiate our solutions in a competitive landscape.
  • Exceptional organization with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
  • Strong leadership to lead cross-functional teams and build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Sharp analytical skills to evaluate market trends, customer requirements, and competitive positioning.
  • A meticulous approach to document preparation and review, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $53,500.00 - $67,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

  • Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

  • Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

  • Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

  • Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.