Proposal Coordinator
Columbia, SC - USA
Job Summary
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Proposal CoordinatorBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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The Proposal Coordinator leads the administrative and organizational aspects of the proposal development process for federal state and local government opportunities. They work closely with Capture Managers Proposal Managers and Proposal Production Team to ensure all proposal components are compliant with Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements formatted correctly and submitted on time.
Key Responsibilities
RFP Analysis & Compliance
- Analyze RFPs RFIs and RFQsincluding Sections L and Mand develop detailed compliance matrices annotated outlines and structured templates.
- Interpret proposal instructions and advise Proposal Managers and Capture leads on submission requirements formatting standards and compliance risks.
- Maintain strict document version control and ensure compliance throughout the proposal lifecycle.
- Leverage approved AI-enabled tools where appropriate to support requirements analysis compliance reviews content organization and process efficiency while maintaining human oversight confidentiality and proposal quality standards.
Schedule & Workflow Management
- Coordinate color team reviews (Pink Red Gold) production phases and submission deadlines.
- Contribute to proposal schedule add input to ensure workflow is in line with proposal submission due date.
Formatting & Quality Control
- Ensure adherence to page limits template standards branding requirements and document style guides.
- Collaborate with graphics and production teams to support layout charts and visual content.
Production & Submission Leadership
- Liaison between PM and Documentation Specialists for creation of compliant electronicready proposal packages.
- Manage final quality checks PDF optimization and file naming conventions.
- Supports the Contracts Manager with electronic submissions through government portals (e.g. agencyspecific systems).
Document Control & Repository Management
- Maintain organized digital repositories (SharePoint PMC or similar systems).
- Assign user permissions to PMC for all contributors including subcontractors and consultants.
- Ensure accurate file structures version histories and naming conventions.
- Track the proposals and supporting documentation postsubmission.
Required Qualifications
- 58 years of experience in proposal coordination editing or production within government contracting.
- Strong understanding of FAR DFARS and agencyspecific procurement requirements.
- Proficiency with proposal tools such as SharePoint Awarded AI Deltek GovWin VisibleThread and related systems.
- Exceptional attention to detail organization communication and timemanagement skills.
- Ability to work under pressure manage multiple deadlines and support large multidisciplinary proposal teams.
- Bachelors degree in English Communications Marketing or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- APMP Certification (Foundation or higher).
- Experience coordinating complex color team reviews and highvolume proposal efforts.
- Familiarity with federal and defense submission portals (e.g. GSA DoD DOE).
What Youll Bring
- A proactive solutionsoriented mindset.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to anticipate team needs streamline workflows and uphold high standards of quality and compliance.
- A collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous improvement.
Basic Compensation:
$86000-$128900
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience 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.
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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
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