Proposal and Pricing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you're never going alone. Because there's too much at stake to go solo.

Our Program Management team is seeking a Proposal and Pricing Coordinator. You would be responsible for supporting the proposal manager in the areas of proposal coordination as well as cost and price estimating. The candidate should have experience in either proposal coordination and management and/or cost estimating and pricing. An ideal candidate will have experience in both.  This is an action-oriented position, requiring communication, collaboration and problem solving across the whole company.  To facilitate proposal and pricing artifacts, the ability to learn and use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project as well as software cost estimating tools is necessary.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable switching between and providing simultaneous support to both proposal and cost/pricing activities.  This hybrid role will work closely with the proposal manager and the pricing manager in the following areas:

• Proposal Coordination: Review and break down Proposals (RFPs)/Requests for Information (RFIs) requirements, develop compliance matrices, establish schedules, and coordinate with internal functions & stakeholders to develop responses.
• Document Editing & Compliance: Create and maintain proposal response documents and verify compliance with the solicitation requirements.
• Cost & Pricing Development: Support the research and development of Basis of Estimate (BOE) for cost elements. Develop detailed cost/pricing spread sheets/tools, factoring in elements of cost, risk and fee to generate compliant pricing artifacts.
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support: Act as a bridge between all departments and leadership to ensure proposal content & pricing align with corporate objectives and processes. Facilitate communication between business development and functional departments. 

Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare's deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.

The  essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Support the proposal development process, including but not limited to, reviewing requirements, creating compliance matrices, supporting color-team events/activities, scheduling, creating & maintaining proposal documents, and collaborating with other team members to meet deadlines.
• Support proposal cost/pricing efforts, including but not limited to, research and development of cost elements, working with team members to capture elements of cost, BOE development and perform cost/pricing support to generate proposal artifacts and volumes.
• Support the proofing and editing of technical & cost narrative documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Aid in developing presentations and reports to support internal management reviews and actively participate in review meetings.
• Adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness for schedule flexibility to accommodate tight deadlines for proposal support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and work experience requirements are:

• Bachelor's degree majoring in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar.
• Minimum of three to five years' work experience in Government or Commercial proposal/pricing environment.
• Knowledge of industry standard proposal processes (e.g. Shipley Method) is preferred.
• Experience in reviewing RFPs/RFIs, creating compliance matrices, and multi-volume responses is preferred.
• Experience developing cost/price information in support of Government or commercial proposals is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ProPricer is preferred.
• Experience with Government and commercial programs and contracting is desired.
• Understanding of various contract types, included but not limited to, Cost Plus, Time and Material, and Firm Fixed Price, is desired.

To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the  knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, and PowerPoint), including detailed formatting, etc. is required. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc. is required. MS Project is desired.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a small, dynamic group environment with rapidly changing requirements.
• Demonstrate initiative and interact with a variety of engineering, finance, business development, legal, contracts and product support teams.
• Demonstrate high level of common sense to know the most efficient methods to deliver, be proactive, and demonstrate a task oriented and results driven demeanor.
• Ability to prepare presentations and documentation with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to appropriately handle proprietary and sensitive information.

The  physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities.

• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements  are:

• U.S. Citizenship.

Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is annually and for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area.

San Diego, California Pay Range

$80,000—$120,000 USD

Disclaimers

• The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason .
• As part of our onboarding process, we conduct background checks, where legally permitted and appropriate for the role, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and privacy requirements.

*TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.*

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