Senior Proposal Specialist

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

KBR is seeking a talented and dynamic Proposal Specialist to join our National Security Solutions (NSS) Group. NSS provides high-end engineering intelligence cyber security missile defense and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. An active Top Secret security clearance is required.

The Proposal Specialist will assist Proposal Managers in preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFP) Requests for information (RFI) and other related customer response deliverables to Federal government agencies and/or partners. The Proposal Specialist will be an integral member of the Proposal Services team working with Proposal Managers/Coordinators Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and business partners to win new business and execute KBRs strategic vision.

The Proposal Specialist will focus on the proposal and requirements compliance adherence to the approved proposal preparation/review schedule. The Proposal Specialist will help refine cohesive proposal themes and potential discriminators; coordinate the day-to-day proposal preparation process and provide timely responses to requests for supporting material. The Proposal Specialist when assigned will also be able to write and edit proposal sections with emphasis on Management Past Performance and Corporate Experience volume and Resumes.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Supports the assigned Capture and/or Proposal Manager on strategic proposals in developing and maintaining the proposal plan schedule outline action item lists and their associated deadlines; provide team communication and tracking support; coordinate and track the progress of documents and other materials through the proposal process.
• Collaborate with key members of the team to include BD/Capture/Proposal Team members Operations Contracts SMEs and subcontractors to get the information needed to prepare a compliant compelling and complete response.
• Manage write and edit proposal sections with emphasis on the Past Performance and Corporate Experience volume Resumes and Plans (Security Safety OCI etc.) ensuring compliance and complete understanding of the solicitation and FAR requirements.
• Coordinates Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) if required by the solicitation.
• Synthesizes interprets and translates RFP requirements and proposal submission instructions.
• Creates proposal outlines with instructions to assist technical authors based on compliance matrix.
• Under direction coordinates with subcontractors to ensure their capability is integrated into the effort.
• May coordinate and document results of meetings.
• Prints and copies documents for meetings proposal reviews or delivery to customer.
• May create and/or assists in development of graphics/visuals and information tables for proposals.
• May perform internal research and document capability or past performance.
• May assist in organizing corporate capabilities or other proposal content.
• May support development of white papers sources sought/RFIs and market research.
• Creates innovative ways to improve the proposal development process.
• Supports the structuring of the standard proposal center operations including file sharing templates model content and subcontractor integration.
• Uploads / Maintains submitted proposals and responses to the companys knowledge management database/library.
• May perform desktop publishing duties (graphics editing formatting) and coordinate the final proposal submission.
• Provides feedback and lessons learned to help improve the quality of proposal responses boilerplate content tools and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Journalism Marketing Communications or related field
• 5 years of experience performing proposal development roles for one or more Federal Contractors
• Willingness to flex work schedule (when coordinated in advance) to meet proposal objectives
• Highly experienced with MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Project) and Adobe products
• Excellent writing editing and communication skills with the ability to write and edit technical and non-technical content.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and federal proposal development software such as Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification
• 7 years of proposal development experience.
• Experience working as a Proposal Lead on smaller proposal efforts.
• Has worked in the intelligence cyber information technology and/or space environments.
• Demonstrated ability to write with clarity and articulate value and advantages.
• Microsoft TEAMS or SharePoint administration
• Prefers to work in collaborative team environment.
• Graphics development experience is a plus with working knowledge of Illustrator.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance (with SCI eligibility preferred)

Work Environment:

• Location: Hybrid
• Travel Requirements: Minimal up to 10%
• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation:

For Colorado only: the salary range is approximately $89300 - $134000.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates work location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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. Lets shape the future together.

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