Specialist, Proposal Management

Specialist, Proposal Management

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Location: Onsite (Salt Lake City, UT)

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)

Job Description:

We are currently hiring for the role of Specialist, Proposal Management. The position develops, plans and schedules proposals. Conducts thorough analysis of Request for Proposal (RFP) instructions and requirements for proposal compliance. Compiles cost, schedule, performance and technical contents to develop the proposals in accordance with RFP specifications. Responsible for the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments. Drives the development of the technical, cost, and schedule offer to the customer. Researches and analyzes historical data, developing cost models to support pricing efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings to define the value offering to the customer. Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.

Essential Functions:

• Estimating complex proposals using RFP information for Operations Support functions.
• Support proposal activity by working with the Program Office, Engineering, and Operations.
• Understand manufacturing concepts to include build of process, test build of process to ensure bids adequately meet the needs of the manufacturing operations.
• Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support the development of quality Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Understand the premise of estimating and how it relates to the bidding process on a proposal.
• Research hardware components and understand how to justify/verify similar-to (sim-to) hardware.
• Understand proposal WBS structures and how it relates to network activities to properly data mine information.
• Ensure compliance to bid process and make improvements when necessary.
• Use and/or develop tools and incorporate algorithms to improve the accuracy, repeatability, and standardization of data used and presented in the proposal.
• Document clear rationale in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment for proposals.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive change.
• Customer focus and teamwork orientation.
• Problem solving skills and ability to navigate a matrix organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional meetings in addition to communicating with external customers.
• High level of attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent editing, proofreading and writing skills, with the ability to write persuasive proposal text.
• SAP experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, have a strong team player attitude, ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and work extended hours during major proposal deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with DoD proposals and TINA requirements.
• Experience in forecasting and in generating metrics.
• Analytical skills and an ability to filter and distill information to the appropriate audience.
• Flexibility in working with others at all levels of the organization that participates in the bid and proposal process.