Specialist, Proposal Management

Job Description

ARDE, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., is seeking an experienced/driven individual contributor to serve as the Specialist, Proposal Management. This role plays a critical role in driving the success of bidding and proposal processes, collaborating with the Business Development and Engineering teams.

• Support the end-to-end development of engineering bids and proposals, ensuring timely submission of accurate and competitive cost bids and technical volumes.
• Work closely with the Business Development team to understand customer needs and with the Engineering team to translate technical solutions into clear, persuasive proposal content.
• Support the creation of cost estimates, ensuring alignment with project scope, technical requirements, and budgetary constraints. Write and review bases of estimates (BOEs).
• Support the development of technical volumes, ensuring content is accurate, compliant with RFP requirements, and effectively communicates the company’s value proposition. Obtain internal and supplier estimates/proposals and recommend best value for proposal baselines.
• Identify and implement improvements to the bid and proposal process to enhance efficiency, quality, and success rates.
• Evaluate technical and cost-related risks during the proposal phase and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners during the proposal process, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Ensure all proposals meet customer specifications, contractual requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Five to ten percent (5% - 10%) travel may be required to customers and/or suppliers to support program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry, in U.S. Government, commercial and international market segments.
• Experience supporting programs that are both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus.
• A background working in structures and Materials and Processes (M&P) engineering for metal and composite components.
• Experience in an AS9100 registered organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with different departments (e.g. Engineering, Scheduling, Program Management)
• Excellent written, oral, and team communication skills.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this role in New Jersey is $76,500 to $141,500. 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.