Strategic Proposal Manager – Space & Intel Systems

L3Harris Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Telemetry & RF Division is seeking a Specialist, Proposal Management to own assigned RFP responses from receipt to submittal. You will collaborate with Business Development and cross-functional teams to shape future business for Space and Intel product lines, focusing on pricing and volume preparation.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS, development of pricing strategies, and participation in audits.

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.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ownership of assigned RFP responses for Space and Intel product lines, exercising independent judgment in interpreting requirements, defining proposal strategy, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with internal and customer standards.
• Lead, moderate, and influence proposal kickoff and solutioning sessions, defining strategic direction, scope, and resource needs for Program Management, Engineering, and other critical functional partners; ensure alignment with broader business objectives and capture strategy.
• Develop, refine, and oversee comprehensive pricing strategies, cost models, and volume narratives that balance competitiveness with business and financial objectives; provide thought leadership on pricing approaches and influence cross-functional decision-making.
• Integrate, evaluate, and synthesize complex technical, management, and cost inputs across multiple functional disciplines into complete, compliant, and compelling Proposal Packages; drive required leadership reviews, facilitate executive decision-making, and secure approvals in accordance with internal policy.
• Prepare, certify, and submit Current, Accurate, and Complete proposals requiring Certified Cost and Pricing Data; exercise professional expertise in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company estimating standards.
• Represent the proposal function as a key authoritative voice in internal and external audits, delivering expert responses, providing robust documentation, and advising leadership and auditors on proposal processes, estimating practices, and compliance matters.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

ProPricer

Confluence

Job description

L3Harris Telemetry & RF Division is seeking a Specialist, Proposal Management to own assigned RFP responses from receipt to submittal. You will collaborate with Business Development and cross-functional teams to shape future business for Space and Intel product lines, focusing on pricing and volume preparation.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS, development of pricing strategies, and participation in audits.