Strategic Proposal Operations Lead

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager to oversee large, complex proposals with strategic importance to the SS&I Division. You will train and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the proposal development process and coach the Proposal Analyst team.

Essential duties include managing timelines, ensuring quality submittals, coordinating with program leadership, and implementing process improvements while remaining compliant with program requirements and company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• Proposal experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Excellent communication, judgment/problem-solving, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Well-organized, resourceful, and a multi-tasker with strong attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate assistance needs and take initiative
• Able to effectively handle multiple simultaneous projects
• Flexible in the face of changing priorities
• Ability to interact positively with executives, managers, customers, and other administrators
• Willing to work extended hours as needed
• Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight
• Oversee the generation, quality, and timeliness of proposal submittals and status reporting internally and externally
• Coordinate with program leadership aligned to ECP and proposal activity to ensure buy-in and executability
• Make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes
• Focus on problem identification and independently define and implement relevant continuous improvement solutions
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on departmental results
• Act as a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of business acquisition and proposal development
• Develop business strategies for proposals that ensure long-term business success
• Operate with expertise and full understanding of product offerings/capabilities across the portfolios
• Remain current on all program activities to ensure that proposals are accurate, achievable, and consistent with the financial goals of the Division/Sector
• Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with product specifications, performance requirements, schedules, and cost commitments
• Develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals across functions and teams
• Demonstrate the highest level of personal integrity, professionalism, and work ethic
• Deliver a high level of customer service to internal customers
• Exhibit meticulous task management and execution excellence
• Adapt easily to changing environments and multiple competing demands
• Work comfortably both as an individual and in group settings, interacting with all levels of management

Skills

Proposal coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Written communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Executive interaction

Willing to work extended hours

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager to oversee large, complex proposals with strategic importance to the SS&I Division. You will train and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the proposal development process and coach the Proposal Analyst team.

Essential duties include managing timelines, ensuring quality submittals, coordinating with program leadership, and implementing process improvements while remaining compliant with program requirements and company