Proposal Operations Manager

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Proposal Operations Manager   Job Code: 42312   Job Location: On-Site Palm Bay, FL   Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)   Job Description:   L3Harris is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager within the Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Proposal Center of Excellence. The Proposal Operations Manager will support proposal activities for major new business pursuits and opportunities that drive growth in the business. This position is focused on supporting proposal teams in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Broad Area Announcements (BAAs), and requests for white papers. The candidate will exercise independent judgment and discretion in coordinating and producing proposal responses (RFI, Sources Sought, RFP, etc.) in conjunction with a proposal team with the relevant business and product knowledge required to deliver a compliant, compelling proposal. This is a highly networked role that requires the ability to work under pressure and within challenging timelines. This position will work across many internal and external groups, including Business Development, Proposal Operations, Contracts, Finance, Program Management, and Engineering.   Essential Functions:   • Independently lead production of proposal documents (each proposal may include multiple volumes), making autonomous decisions regarding document structure, formatting approach, and compliance strategy • Collaborate with the Graphics team in the Proposal Center on the inclusion of artwork in proposal documents, determining the most effective visual communication strategies • Independently manage proposal efforts in compliance with L3Harris standards and industry best practices, owning decisions regarding process adherence and quality standards • Analyze and interpret formal RFP, RFI, and BAA instructions to ensure compliance, applying advanced knowledge to resolve ambiguities and conflicts in requirements • Independently determine and enforce consistency in styles and formats throughout proposal volumes, exercising professional judgment on matters with business impact • Manage document version-control systems, making independent decisions regarding document management • Concurrently manage multiple proposals, independently prioritizing workload and allocating resources across competing deadlines • Represent the Proposal Center with authority in final book checks and shipping activities, serving as the primary decision-maker for final production quality • Archive proposal documents in accordance with company practices, independently ensuring compliance with records-management requirements • Provide guidance and direction to cross-functional team members on proposal requirements and standards • Make recommendations for process improvement • This is a highly networked role that requires the ability to work under pressure and within challenging timelines • This position will work across many internal and external groups, including Business Development, Proposal Operations, Contracts, Finance, Program Management, and Engineering   Qualifications:   • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate degree and a minimum of