Proposal Manager

TerraPower

Bellevue (WA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 171,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical & Wellness Benefits

401k Plan

Generous PTO

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

TerraPower, a Bellevue, WA based nuclear technology company, seeks a Proposal Manager to lead the end-to-end development of winning proposals for government and commercial solicitations. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely submissions in alignment with TerraPower's strategic objectives.

Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least five years in proposal development, with strong writing, communication, and project management skills, plus

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant proposal development or related experience, including leading complex proposals.
Proficiency in desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign or MS Publisher.

Responsibilities

Lead on-time proposal development from pre- to post-proposal, aligned with TerraPower strategy.
Analyze RFIs/RFPs and coordinate requirements, schedules and formats.
Collaborate with Capture Managers to create outlines, compliance matrices, and kickoff sessions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Project management

AI-enabled tooling

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

MS Publisher

Job description

Solid commercial acumen.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Proposal Manager, Business Development

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits. TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an AAP in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

The Proposal Manager role will report to the SVP of Business Development. This role is responsible for leading and managing the development of winning proposals for the organization by overseeing the entire proposal process from start to finish, ensuring that all proposals are completed on time, comply with solicitation and client requirements, and align with TerraPower's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the on-time, overall proposal development process from pre-proposal through post-proposal consistent with TerraPower Business Development strategy.
Analyze the request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP), or other solicitation for requirements for content, submittal schedules, due dates, and formatting of the submitted responses.
In collaboration with Capture Managers, create and oversee schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, proposal kickoffs, and technical solution sessions.
Collaborate to prepare and present at appropriate Executive Gate Reviews to obtain Executive Management approval for Bid/No-Bid Decision, Price Approval, and Submittal Approval of the proposals.
Plan for and arrange resources such as proposal review teams, editing, graphics support, and desktop publishing.
Lead collaboration with cross functional teams, including staff and subcontractors to arrange for support for desktop publishing, graphics, price and cost development, and other unique requirements as specified in the individual solicitation or requirements document.
Facilitate proposal reviews and oversee adjudication and tracking of reviewer comments.
Conduct post-submission lessons learned and continuously improve proposal process, templates, tools, content libraries and best practices.
Coordinate with management teams, functional units, Business Development personnel, stakeholders, partners, and subject matter experts to provide leadership, support, and guide overall direction of proposal development.
Perform other project management and related duties as assigned by manager.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant proposal development, capture support, business development or related experience, including at leasat three years leading or managing complex proposal responses to commercial and/or U.S. Government solicitations. .
Demonstrated track-record of creating winning proposals
Proficiency in desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign or MS Publisher or other, preferred.
Advanced interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
Solid commercial acumen.
Excellent analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong customer service and training skills and a desire to achieve results.
Demonstrated proficiency using AI-enabled tools to improve proposal research, content development, editing, compliance, and quality, with the ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs.
Understanding of responsible AI use and data protection requirements, including appropriate handling of confidential, proprietary, government-sensitive, and other restricted information.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Repetitive work: Prolonged
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range: $131,828 - $171,205

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

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