CyberSecurity Bid Manager

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Bid Manager in Cybersecurity (f/m) to join our Airbus Cybersecurity SAS based in Elancourt (78), Rennes (35) or Toulouse (31).

You will be part of the "Airbus DS Cyber Programmes » business unit and will report to the Head Of Bids & Programmes.

Founded in 2012 and a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Defence & Space, Airbus DS Cyber Programmes designs, develops, and supports cybersecurity solutions for the information systems and platforms of governments, critical infrastructure operators, and international institutions. Airbus DS Cyber Programmes provides solutions to defense actors involved in cyberspace operations and secures systems in the context of escalating cyber threats.

In this context, you will manage a range of bids for Airbus DS Cyber Programmes clients (Defense clients, European institutions, or international clients).

MANDATORY :

-       This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

-       You must be a French citizen and this position requires a security clearance from recognized authorities as per the IGI 1300 of August 9, 2021 (§1.2.2.1).

Your challenges:

●    Defining with key stakeholders a winning bid strategy aligned with the organisation’s goals and providing differentiators with respect to the competition·

●    Overseeing the entire bid management process, from the opportunity qualification to the contract negotiation

●    Creating a bid plan and shaping a compelling and competitive offer

●    Leading, motivating and coordinating the efforts of multiple functional teams and contributors to ensure the successful production and delivery of the bid

●    Driving the development of all aspects of the bid proposal: technical offer, cost estimates, risks, pricing, commercial offer, compliance matrix, delivery schedule ...

●    Writing, editing and reviewing proposal contents

●    Ensuring bids compliance and responsiveness

●    Developing and securing new businesses

Occasional business trips are to be expected in France and abroad.

Your profile:

●    Holder of an Engineering degree or Master's degree in a technical field

●    At least 10 years' experience managing and delivering large, complex bids (several million euros)

●    Experience in the defence sector: NATO, European Defence Agency, Ministry of Defence

●    A professional bid management certification is a plus (Shipley, APMP,…)

●    Ability to deal with customers, partners and suppliers

●    CyberSecurity or Information Technology background

●    Listening to the customer and supporting them towards new contracts

●    Analytical, negotiation and synthesis skills

●    Negotiation level in English and French.

Your working environment:

Located a stone's throw away from the Palace of Versailles and close to Paris, Elancourt is a dynamic town, part of the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines conurbation. The town offers a variety of cultural and outdoor activities thanks to a rich network of associations. Several options are available for reaching the Airbus site by public transport.

Either in Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Rennes, with its historical heritage reimagined through urban culture, where nature and local Breton produce grace your plate for delicious culinary experiences. Let yourself be surprised...

Whether in Toulouse, the world capital of aeronautics and the European capital of space research, or a dynamic city in southwest France served by an international airport, ideally located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and near the Pyrenees, it offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities

How we care for you:

●      Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase

●      plan on a voluntary basis.

●      Work / Life Balance:  Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

●      Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

●      Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects  with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.    Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.