Proposal Operations Manager

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

2d•$76,500 - $141,500

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager to manage large, complex proposals with strategic importance 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 position oversees proposal generation, quality, timeliness, and status reporting; coordinates with program leadership on ECP and proposal activity; and contributes to departmental goals and operating plans. It serves as a subject matter expert in business acquisition and proposal development, develops proposal business strategies, and helps ensure proposals are accurate, achievable, and aligned with Division/Sector financial goals and program commitments. The role also identifies and implements continuous improvements, builds cooperative relationships across functions, and provides service to internal customers. The role is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Palm Bay, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. The anticipated application window closes February 4, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

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 ability and attention to detail.
Ability to anticipate assistance needs and take initiative.
Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects effectively.
Flexibility in response to changing priorities.
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 across 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 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 broad, cooperative relationships with groups and individuals across functions and teams.
Manage, coach, and mentor the Proposal Analyst team.
Provide proposal training and collaboration to cross-functional teams throughout proposal development.
Deliver a high level of customer service to internal customers and demonstrate task management and execution excellence.
Adapt to changing environments and competing demands, working independently and in groups and interacting with all levels of management.
Demonstrate personal integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.