Sr. Proposal Manager

Company: Maxar Technologies
Location: Herndon
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Please review the job details below. Senior Proposal Manager (TS/SCI) Maxar is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to join our U. S. Government Services team in Herndon VA., Tampa FL, Melborne FL, Colorado Springs CO, or Westminster CO. Maxar U. S. Government Services business supports the U.S. Government Defense and Intelligence Community Customers with leading-edge geospatial intelligence, software development, data science, analytics, and systems engineering capabilities addressing their most challenging issues. We are a flexible and fast-paced organization that contracts with government and industry customers as both prime and subcontractor. Your skills and expertise will directly impact our national security. Primary responsibilities include leading cross functional teams in the design, development, and delivery of compelling, compliant, and customer-focused proposals in accordance with Maxar's Federal Government Proposal Process. What you will do day-to-day

• Conducting proposal planning/scheduling, detailed RFP analysis, proposal kick-off
• Coordinating with and leading cross-functional teams (Program Management, Technical Management, Engineering, Operations, Business Development, Capture, Contracts, Security, Pricing, and Finance) to deliver compliant, professionally produced proposals in accordance with customer-defined requirements and timelines
• Providing small group and one-on-one coaching/guidance to team members and leading teams through proposal development to final delivery
• Facilitating value propositions, strength/feature/benefit development and solution development
• Developing annotated outlines, storyboards and graphics concepts
• Facilitating color team reviews (i.e., Blue, Pink, Red, Gold) and lesson learned reviews
• Preparing color review packages and providing necessary review team guidance
• Continue learning about Maxar capabilities and applying them to a diverse set of customer requirements
• Ensuring and leading on-time production and submission/post-submission activities
• At times, managing and leading multiple proposals simultaneously
• Monitoring secure government networks for potential opportunities, RFPs and bidding instructions Required Qualification:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to acquire a TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Must have excellent organizational skill, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • 8+ years demonstrated experience managing, writing and coordinating Federal Government proposals of moderate to high complexity
    • Including large IDIQ contracts, competitive and sole source proposals, task orders, RFIs and white papers.
    • Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense and/or U.S. Intelligence Community.
    • Experience in leading proposal team members in the consistent use of processes and procedures
    • Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities while meeting high quality standards in a fast-paced environment, supporting critical business development activities under tight deadlines
    • Experience as a proposal manager, book boss, volume lead, and/or proposal coordinator
    • Ability to use standard English writing styles and structures to write proposal sections; including the ability to research and synthesize information from multiple sources (subject matter experts, previous proposals) into a cohesive, and persuasive final product
    • Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro Preferred Qualifications:
      • A U.S. Citizen with a current/active TS/SCI security clearance
      • Experience working in technical areas (software development, geospatial intelligence, modeling and simulation, technology development, etc.)
      • Document layout and formatting experience
        • Experience and competency working with and administering SharePoint document libraries. In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is: $104,000.00 - $220,000.00 annually. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law. Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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