Proposal Operations ManagerL3Harris 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 strategyCollaborate with the Graphics team in the Proposal Center on the inclusion of artwork in proposal documents, determining the most effective visual communication strategiesIndependently manage proposal efforts in compliance with L3Harris standards and industry best practices, owning decisions regarding process adherence and quality standardsAnalyze and interpret formal RFP, RFI, and BAA instructions to ensure compliance, applying advanced knowledge to resolve ambiguities and conflicts in requirementsIndependently determine and enforce consistency in styles and formats throughout proposal volumes, exercising professional judgment on matters with business impactManage document version-control systems, making independent decisions regarding document managementConcurrently manage multiple proposals, independently prioritizing workload and allocating resources across competing deadlinesRepresent the Proposal Center with authority in final book checks and shipping activities, serving as the primary decision-maker for final production qualityArchive proposal documents in accordance with company practices, independently ensuring compliance with records-management requirementsProvide guidance and direction to cross-functional team members on proposal requirements and standardsMake recommendations for process improvementThis is a highly networked role that requires the ability to work under pressure and within challenging timelinesThis position will work across many internal and external groups, including Business Development, Proposal Operations, Contracts, Finance, Program Management, and EngineeringQualifications: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 experienceMinimum of 4 years of experience independently managing government contracting or government proposal development activitiesMinimum of 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred Additional Skills:Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePointPossession of, or ability to obtain, an active Top Secret/SCI clearanceDemonstrated leadership capabilities for cross-functional teams and ability to work successfully in a team environmentAdvanced knowledge of government contracting processes and vernacular, with the ability to independently interpret and apply regulationsFamiliarity with business development, program management, and/or engineeringSelf-motivated with the ability to work with significant autonomy and minimal direct supervisionAbility to lead and influence team members in a collaborative environmentAdvanced proficiency in developing presentations using PowerPointAbility to create graphics using PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Illustrator, or other graphics applicationsCertification/training in L3Harris, Shipley, APMP, or other industry-recognized practices for proposal operationsAbility to create simple graphics using PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Illustrator, or other graphics applicationsAvailability to travel as necessary