Elbit Systems Fort Worth , TX 76102
Posted 4 weeks ago
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.
The Proposal Manager is responsible for overall management and development of the various types of solicitations to include Request for Proposals (RFP), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Request for White Paper (RWP), Pitch Days, Middle-Tier Acquisitions, Broad Area Announcement (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Offerings (CSO). Will coordinate with a diverse team to include Capture Manager, Program Manager and functional leads such as Contracts, Legal, Customer Sector Teams (CST), Divisions, Pricing, and Engineering departments to develop and submit solicitations. The Proposal Manager will provide work-leadership for the established Business Acquisition Process (BAP) to ensure compliance and responsiveness to the customers' requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities & Tasks:
Understand statutory requirements and regulatory aspects of the acquisition process
Lead the response team (technical writers, pricing, contracts, legal, SME reviewers, ESL affiliates, and teaming partners) through the process to ensure compliance and responsiveness
Create a compliance/response cross-reference matrix for each solicitation
Create a compliant annotated outline to ensure the prospect's organizational priority
Create a pursuit schedule that ensures sufficient time to accomplish Compliance Review and milestones
Set up collaboration sites (file transfer protocol (FTP)) for non-network ESA affiliates and teammates
Set up and lead motivational, informative, and directive Kickoff meetings
Set up and lead Compliance and Color Team Reviews to include subject matter experts (SME)
Proactively manage production process to include editing, electronic page turn, final quality reviews and printing, if required
Identify and store reusable content for subsequent responses
Develop proficiency with ESA's SharePoint (WinIt) and/or Teams collaboration and content management platform
Lead stand-up (data-call) meetings to facilitate collaboration and schedule management
Perform post-submittal activities and lessons learned to improve adaptive acquisition framework
Capture and archive appropriate proposal-related metrics
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Authorities:
Develop proposal IAW the ESA BAP Guide, Rapid Response Process, and best practices
Request information needed to complete a business acquisition pursuit
Coordinate with the Rapid Response Team to ensure the response is compliant and responsive
Business Relationships:
Marketing (Operations, Customer Sector Teams, Consultants)
Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
Engineering / Technical Subject Matter Experts (SME)
Business Development (BD) / Program Management (PM)
Legal and Contracts
Security, including Cybersecurity
Production Team
Pricing Team
Leadership
Ability to lead teams; setting clear purpose, expectations, and deliverables
Hold team members accountable for meeting strict deadlines
Job Knowledge
Knowledge of federal acquisition and industry best practices in proposal development process
Shipley training highly desired
Computer and Technology Skills
Competent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams and Adobe Acrobat
Initiative
Strong work ethic, integrity, initiative and commitment to job role and responsibilities
Planning
Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and execute activities in high-pressure environment
Productivity
Ability to self-start, proactive, work autonomously and take responsibility for the proposal process
Bachelor's degree required (3-5 years functional experience may substitute)
Certifications/Licenses: APMP Foundation Level or higher
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.
EEO STATEMENT:
Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.
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