Proposal Operations Manager

Job Title: Proposal Operations Manager

Job Code: 42312

Job Location: On-Site Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager within the Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Proposal Center of Excellence. The Proposal Operations Manager will support proposal activities for major new business pursuits and opportunities that drive growth in the business. This position is focused on supporting proposal teams in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Broad Area Announcements (BAAs), and requests for white papers. The candidate will exercise independent judgment and discretion in coordinating and producing proposal responses (RFI, Sources Sought, RFP, etc.) in conjunction with a proposal team with the relevant business and product knowledge required to deliver a compliant, compelling proposal. This is a highly networked role that requires the ability to work under pressure and within challenging timelines. This position will work across many internal and external groups, including Business Development, Proposal Operations, Contracts, Finance, Program Management, and Engineering.

Essential Functions:

• Independently lead production of proposal documents (each proposal may include multiple volumes), making autonomous decisions regarding document structure, formatting approach, and compliance strategy
• Collaborate with the Graphics team in the Proposal Center on the inclusion of artwork in proposal documents, determining the most effective visual communication strategies
• Independently manage proposal efforts in compliance with L3Harris standards and industry best practices, owning decisions regarding process adherence and quality standards
• Analyze and interpret formal RFP, RFI, and BAA instructions to ensure compliance, applying advanced knowledge to resolve ambiguities and conflicts in requirements
• Independently determine and enforce consistency in styles and formats throughout proposal volumes, exercising professional judgment on matters with business impact
• Manage document version-control systems, making independent decisions regarding document management
• Concurrently manage multiple proposals, independently prioritizing workload and allocating resources across competing deadlines
• Represent the Proposal Center with authority in final book checks and shipping activities, serving as the primary decision-maker for final production quality
• Archive proposal documents in accordance with company practices, independently ensuring compliance with records-management requirements
• Provide guidance and direction to cross-functional team members on proposal requirements and standards
• Make recommendations for process improvement
• This is a highly networked role that requires the ability to work under pressure and within challenging timelines
• This position will work across many internal and external groups, including Business Development, Proposal Operations, Contracts, Finance, Program Management, and Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience independently managing government contracting or government proposal development activities
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities for cross-functional teams and ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Advanced knowledge of government contracting processes and vernacular, with the ability to independently interpret and apply regulations
• Familiarity with business development, program management, and/or engineering
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with significant autonomy and minimal direct supervision
• Ability to lead and influence team members in a collaborative environment
• Advanced proficiency in developing presentations using PowerPoint
• Ability to create graphics using PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Illustrator, or other graphics applications
• Certification/training in L3Harris, Shipley, APMP, or other industry-recognized practices for proposal operations
• Ability to create simple graphics using PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Illustrator, or other graphics applications
• Availability to travel as necessary

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