Proposal Operations Manager

L3HHCM20 • Palm Bay, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager within the Space and Mission Systems Proposal Center of Excellence to support major new business pursuits that drive growth. This role focuses on assisting proposal teams in responding to RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, and requests for white papers. The individual will manage documents to ensure proposals are professionally formatted and compliant with government-furnished requirements. They will work closely with content authors and the proposal manager on large, complex efforts while performing proposal management tasks on smaller submissions. The candidate will coordinate and produce a range of proposal responses in partnership with a proposal team that brings the necessary business and product knowledge. This highly networked role requires working under pressure and tight timelines while collaborating across Business Development, Proposal Operations, Contracts, Finance, Program Management, and Engineering.

Requirements

• 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 2 years of specific experience in government contracting or government proposal development
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership capabilities for cross-functional teams and the ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Experience with government contracting processes and vernacular
• Familiarity with business development, program management, and/or engineering
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Familiarity with developing presentations using PowerPoint
• Ability to create simple graphics using PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Illustrator, or other graphics applications
• Certification/training in L3Harris, Shipley, APMP, or other industry-recognized practices for Proposal Operations
• Availability to travel and work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of proposal documents using company templates that include text, graphics, and forms (each proposal may include multiple volumes)
• Work closely with the Graphics team in the Proposal Center on the inclusion of artwork in proposal documents
• Ensure compliance with formal RFP, RFI, and BAA instructions
• Ensure consistency in styles and formats throughout proposal volumes
• Ensure document version control is maintained
• Manage and support multiple proposals concurrently
• Represent the Proposal Center in final book checks and shipping activities
• Archive proposal documents in accordance with company practices
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level