Proposal manager job description

Role/Department Description:
Global Marketing at FactSet focuses on driving awareness and demand for FactSet's current and future solutions in support of company revenue goals. Through thought leadership, brand awareness initiatives and a consistent focus on the customer experience, we establish FactSet as a trusted partner helping to solve our client's greatest challenges through the power of collaboration. All along the customers' buying journey through retention, we partner with our business units, sales teams, and technology stakeholders to execute go-to-market strategies, deliver robust marketing programs and produce compelling content that attracts, engages, and converts qualified prospects and retains customers.
Sales Enablement needs a specialist to focus on proposal management, responsible for the coordination and development of proposals. Responsibilities also include interfacing with technical personnel and coordinating submissions with Strategic Business Units, Sales and Sales Specialist.

Responsibilities:
Manage RFPio software and assigned product libraries Coordinate cross-functional efforts on specific client revenue opportunities by collaborating with the Sales teams and internal subject matter experts
Ensure all proposals are fully executed from start to finish Qualify opportunities according to defined parameters
Deliver compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer agreed upon timeframes Drive the proposal process leveraging RFPio software Guide opportunities to a timely and successful completion through the facilitation of status meetings in a matrixed environment and providing analysis of product solutions Create and present status and metrics reporting on bid opportunities and the associated project management activities for senior leadership to leverage
Provide directives to junior RFP specialists as needed

Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree or higher Familiarity with finance, and fintech Experience in cross-departmental project management
Cross-departmental organization Strong time management skills Attention to detail Delegate across multiple deliverables and teams Multi-tasking Manage and meet deadlines in an extremely fast-paced environment Work well under pressure Strong sense of ownership for deliverables Work as a team player Optional: Expertise in RFPio is a plus The budgeted amount range for this position in the State of Connecticut is $84,000 - $132,000 and in the State of Colorado $73,000 - $116,000.

FactSet is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

In this role you'll join the proposals team at L3Harris Telemetry & RF Division. Together with BD, you will have a crucial role in shaping the future business for our Space and Intel product lines. This role encompasses both the pricing and volume preparation aspects of proposals where you'll take ownership of assigned RFPs from receipt to submittal. Our team ranges from 1 year to 20 years of experience in DOD proposal activities and we are looking forward to finding our next great Proposal Manager. Due to volume of work this additional position in the group is being created.
Essential Functions:

• Proposal Manager is responsible for responding to all assigned RFPs. This may include RFPs in both our Space and Intel product lines. • Be able to understand, prepare, and submit a TINA certified proposals. • This role includes all pricing activities and reviews, volume creation, proposal leadership and follow through, approval authorizations, and formal submittal to the customer • Participate in proposal audits as assigned • Perform analysis on proposal vs actual costs incurred to ensure pricing continues to reflect reality • Participate in standard product pricing updates as assigned • Knowledgable on DFARs requirements for proposals • Continual process improvement • Mentor/train junior team members as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of Proposal experience; Or, Graduate Degree and 4+ years of experience • Bachelor's Degree in a business related field or engineering; Other degrees may be considered • Proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills are required • Experience with defense industry and/or multiple contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FPIF, FFP, T&M, OTA etc.) either in execution or in the proposal phase • Ability to multi-task and work ad-hoc requests on short notice • Must be a U.S. Person

Preferred Additional Skills:

• ProPricer experience • BOE creation experience • Prior Engineering, Finance or BD experience a plus

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing projects during responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Applications (RFA), Requests for Information (RFI), grants, and other proposals. Some travel is required in this position.
Essential Functions:
Provides high-visibility project management in developing responses to Medicaid managed care RFPs, RFIs, and RFQsWorks closely with leadership to facilitate company's proposal strategy and content Ensures proposal development milestones are completed at every stage of the proposal life cycle Assists in the continuous improvement of program/project management best practices Collaborates with business owners to define resources needs Develops and maintains overall proposal schedule including key project milestones and required deliverables Drives cross-functional communication between functional areas and leadership Provides regular reporting and maintains ongoing communications to senior management Assists in developing RFP-related analyses, including competitive and market research before an opportunity and debriefing assessments after evaluation results are received Contributes to the development and implementation of win themes at response, section, and question levels; may assist in reviewing responses to ensure strategic content is appropriately captured and represented In collaboration with the writing team, develops written responses to RFPEnsures the final product is compliant with RFP requirements and is produced and delivered with highest quality Communicates progress, facilitate decision-making, and resolve open decisions, issues, and risks pertaining to RFP responses Manages Q&A process, including collecting and finalizing questions, analyzing answers and RFP amendments, and communicating changes to the RFP to functional areas Defines, documents, implements, and continually improves routine, repeatable, and measureable proposal development processes and tools Key participant in production activities including coordination with outside print vendor Responsible for SharePoint site administration/maintenance Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required Master's degree is preferredA minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of proposal management experience is required Experience working in deadline driven environments is required Experience with project management in Medicaid managed care Background with health insurance including health plan, ACO, hospital delivery system is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint, and Adobe ProfessionalExcellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent command of the English language Ability to work independently and within a team environment Effective listening and critical thinking skills Effective problem solving skills with attention to detail Strong knowledge of general office practice Strong knowledge of Proposal ManagementAbility to balance multiple priorities and to work under tight deadlines while providing consistent and professional service Accurate and efficient typing skills Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism Maintain complete confidentiality, possess a professional demeanor, and exercise discretion at all times

Licensure and Certification:
None
Working Conditions:
General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as needed to meet deadlines, often with little notice

Organization Level Competencies
Leveraging FeedbackCustomer OrientationValuing DifferencesManaging WorkEarning TrustQuality OrientationAdaptabilityInfluencingCollaborating

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