Title:  Proposal Operations Manager

Job Title: Proposal Operations Manager

Job Code: 23846

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO OR Rochester, NY OR Wilmington, MA OR Palm Bay, FL OR Chantilly, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager to manage large, complex proposals with strategic importance to the SS&I Division. The role involves providing proposal training and collaboration for cross-functional teams throughout the proposal development process. Additionally, the Proposal Operations Manager will manage, coach, and mentor the Proposal Analyst team.

Essential Functions:

• Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight
• Oversee the generation, quality, and timeliness of proposal submittals and status reporting internally and externally
• Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures

• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Preferred proposal experience

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as 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

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State and New York State is $75,000-$139,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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