Business Development Professional - Proposal Focus

KBR; Georgia; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Business Development Professional - Proposal Focus. This role involves supporting strategic proposal development to enhance national security. Candidates should have a relevant degree with over 12 years of experience, strong project management, and communication skills. This position offers remote work options and various competitive benefits.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of related experience.
• Experience with FEDSIM pursuits and large opportunities.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime.
• Project management skills and ability to manage resources.
• Excellent persuasive writing and communication skills.
• Superior organization and ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and FEDSIM proposals as a strategist.
• Collaborate with teams to develop proposal strategies.
• Translate strategies into compelling proposal content.
• Assess proposal content for integration and consistency.
• Provide compliant responses incorporating win strategies.
• Work with graphics pros to develop impactful graphics.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Title: Business Development Professional - Proposal Focus

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

This position supports the development of strategic and FEDSIM proposals as a strategist and content contributor. This combines a need for clear and strategic thinking, project management skills, and dedication to compliance with requirements. We are looking for an integral team player who thrives on cooperative and collaborative work with others (remote and in-person), while also being able to work independently, coordinate on multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain communication with various stakeholders. The primary responsibilities encompass contributing to multi-layer strategies to target and win new business; content development including Basis of Estimates, Staffing Plans and Rationale, and Technical and Management Volumes. In addition, contributions to sales material development, and research and analysis. Other responsibilities include:

• Support pursuit teams from opportunity identification through award.
• Collaborate with Capture and Solutioning team members to fully understand client desires and to develop differentiated solutions and proposal strategies
• Translate solutions and strategies into compelling proposal content consistent across multiple volumes comprising the proposal response.
• Assess proposal content for integration and consistency of strategies, win themes, and discriminators across sections and volumes. Assess consistency of pricing with management and technical proposal elements
• Provide clear, compelling, and compliant written responses that incorporate win strategies
• Write and prepare pursuit support artifacts including white papers, presentations, and marketing collateral
• Work with graphics professionals to conceptualize and manage the development of high-quality, impactful proposal graphics
• Collaborate with business and functional leadership for proposal support and direction
• Support the archival of sales and proposal content
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in plus 12 years of related experience.
• Experience with FEDSIM pursuits and other large (>$300M) opportunities.
• Strong work ethic with the willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Strong project management skills in team facilitation, as well as managing resources and schedules.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills including exceptional persuasive writing skills.
• Superior organization and follow-through skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability.
• Excellent business acumen skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
• Ability to lead and work together as a team, either in a support role or as a project leader.
• Ability to translate objectives into a schedule and series of activities to meet the requirements.
• Frequent travel may be required. Potential for remote work exists.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with SharePoint.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams' philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.