Senior Proposal Coordinator

DRS Technologies•Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

Join our team and contribute to the success of our organization by effectively managing and coordinating high-quality proposals! In this role, you be responsible for coordinating and managing the full lifecycle of proposal development. This entails planning, leading the proposal team, and submitting complex proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs) while ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field with 5+ years directly related experience including proposal preparation and analysis, for a government contractor (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience).
Experience with FAR and DFARs preferred.
Proven experience in proposal management or similar roles.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in relevant software and proposal management systems.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Understanding of government and commercial solicitations, Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI).
Must be proactive, self-motived, detail-oriented, with positive attitude, and a team leader.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FAR and DFARs preferred.

Responsibilities

Document Management
Organize, store, and maintain versions of drafts, templates, and final submission.
Ensure all documentation adheres to company formatting and submission guidelines.
Coordination and Scheduling
Schedule team meetings and ensure key milestones are met.
Track deadlines, facilitate team communication, and coordinate proposal reviews.
Proposal Development
Track and compile submissions for cost, schedule, and technical elements for complex proposals to ensure timely compliant submission.
Compliance Monitoring
Ensure proposals meet RFP requirements, including formatting, page limits, and submission criteria.
Adhere to internal policies and procedures throughout proposal development.
Communication and Liaison
Act as a central point of contact for team members, facilitating clear communication across departments.
Liaise with internal stakeholders for information gathering and alignment.
Proposal Submission
Oversee the final submission process, ensuring delivery via appropriate channels and confirming receipt.
Track submission status and follow up as necessary.
Support Functions
Assist proposal managers and writers with administrative tasks.
Handle editing, proofreading, and version control of documents.
Team Collaboration
Participate in team efforts to improve department functionality.
Provide guidance to less experienced Proposal Coordinators.
Problem-Solving and Compliance
Identify, resolve, and prevent complex issues.
Ensure strict adherence to government regulations and the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Benefits

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.
We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

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