About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client designs, develops, and manufactures critical components and subsystems for commercial aviation and defense platforms. As a Product Manager, you will own identification and orchestration of business opportunities with customers across the end-to-end value stream — from market analysis and pricing to proposal generation and customer communication. This role is based in El Segundo, CA and works closely with engineering, operations, and business development teams.

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What You’ll Do

• Proactively identify product, contract, and market-expansion opportunities.
• Prepare and submit product proposals to customers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance) to manage proposals and contracts through approval.
• Maintain organized records of contract correspondence, modifications, and compliance documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers in commercial and government organizations.
• Develop market intelligence briefs to inform M&A and strategic business initiatives.
• Draft policy memos, white papers, and executive briefing materials to support strategic decisions.
• Become a subject-matter expert in relevant government and commercial industry standards and regulations.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, government contracting, or other communication-intensive, high-stakes professional environments.
• Demonstrated track record of high performance in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce polished, executive-level deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and competing deadlines.

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with commercial aviation acquisition and supply chain processes.
• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or similar) in a field that involves complex contractual or regulatory requirements.
• Interest or prior experience in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing.

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Compensation

• Annual salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 USD.

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Security & Eligibility

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as: a U.S. citizen; a U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder); or a person granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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