Proposal Manager

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Program Summary

KBRs Exploration & Logistics division delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land air sea space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense intelligence community NASA and other federal agencies. KBRs areas of expertise include engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity.

Join our dynamic Business Development team and contribute to our mission of growth and excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Proposal Manager to join our dynamic team. The Proposal Manager will play a crucial role in leading the proposal development process ensuring the timely submission of high-quality compliant and complete proposals that meet client requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams; manage proposal schedules; craft compelling narratives that showcase our companys capabilities expertise and success; and contribute to the overall success of our business development efforts. Our team is a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to achieving excellence in our work. We take pride in our ability to make a significant impact within our organization and were looking for individuals who are eager to contribute and grow with us.

Roles and Responsibilities

Proposal Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process from initial RFP analysis to submission.

• Coordinate with subject matter experts writers and contributors to gather necessary information for proposal content.

• Provides leadership and direction to managers or professional staff.

Proposal Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain proposal schedules ensuring adherence to deadlines.

• Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet proposal requirements.

Content Development:

• Write edit and review proposal content for clarity consistency and compliance with client requirements.

• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate complex information into compelling proposals.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough reviews to ensure proposals meet the highest quality standards.

• Implement best practices in proposal development to enhance overall quality and competitiveness.

Engagement with Business Development and Operations:

• Interact with BD and Operations personnel to clarify requirements and address queries during the proposal development process.

• Foster positive relationships across teams through professional and effective communication.

Knowledge Management:

• Contribute to maintaining a repository of proposal content templates and reusable materials to streamline future proposal development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Communications or a related field.

• Typically 9 years of proven experience in proposal management business development or a related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business Communications or a related field.

• Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management.

• Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals.

• Familiarity with government contracting processes.

• Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals.

• Current security clearance.

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.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

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.