Proposal Operations Manager

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager to manage large, complex proposals that are strategically important to the SS&I Division. The role provides proposal training and collaboration for cross-functional teams throughout the proposal development process and manages, coaches, and mentors the Proposal Analyst team. The manager oversees proposal development and submittal quality and timeliness, coordinates with Program leadership, develops proposal strategies, and ensures proposals are accurate, achievable, and consistent with Division/Sector financial goals. The role also monitors program activities for compliance with product specifications, performance requirements, schedules, and cost commitments, and identifies and implements process improvements. The position is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Palm Bay, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. The role requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Willingness to work extended hours as needed is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Demonstrated personal integrity, professionalism, and work ethic.
Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects and competing demands.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in group settings and interact with all levels of management.

Nice To Haves

Proposal experience.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Excellent communication, judgment, problem-solving, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
Excellent written and presentation skills.
Well-organized and resourceful, with strong multitasking and attention to detail.
Ability to anticipate assistance needs and take initiative.
Flexibility when priorities change.
Ability to interact positively with executives, managers, customers, and other administrators.
Willingness to work extended hours as needed.
Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight.
Oversee the generation, quality, and timeliness of proposal submittals and internal and external status reporting.
Communicate within and outside the function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
Coordinate with Program leadership aligned to ECP and proposal activity to ensure buy-in and executability.
Make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes.
Identify problems and independently define and implement relevant continuous-improvement solutions.
Contribute to departmental goals and operating plans, with direct impact on departmental results.
Serve as a subject matter expert in business acquisition and proposal development.
Develop proposal business strategies that support long-term business success.
Maintain expertise and a full understanding of product offerings and capabilities across portfolios.
Stay current on program activities to ensure proposals are accurate, achievable, and consistent with Division/Sector financial goals.
Monitor program activities for compliance with product specifications, performance requirements, schedules, and cost commitments.
Develop cooperative relationships with groups and individuals across functions and teams.
Provide a high level of customer service to internal customers.
Manage tasks meticulously and execute work with excellence.
Adapt to changing environments and competing demands, and work independently or in groups with all levels of management.
Provide proposal training and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout proposal development.
Manage, coach, and mentor the Proposal Analyst team.