Manager, Proposals (REF2573C) at Elbit Systems of America in Merrimack, New Hampshire

Job Description:

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 X.

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 Capture Process to ensure compliance and responsiveness to the customers requirements, as well as company policies and procedures. Responsible for the direct management of a professional team in the Proposal Center of Excellence; responsible for the employment, training, motivation and discipline of assigned employees.

Responsibilities and Tasks in order of priority to be successful:
Understand statutory requirements and regulatory aspects of the acquisition process
Lead the response team (technical writers, pricing, contracts, legal, SME reviewers, international 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 prospects 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 company 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 company 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
Potentially supervise Proposal Specialist, Proposal Coordinator, or Technical Writer

Education, Experience & License or Certification
Bachelors Degree required; Technical or English preferred
5-10 years related function experience-DoD experience preferred
3-5 years' related management experience
3-5 years' related industry experience
SECRET Clearance preferred. Must have ability to obtain one.
APMP Foundation level or higher certification preferred

Skills and Abilities
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

Travel/Physical Requirements
0-20% travel possible
Must be able to work from home (consistent WiFi) as solicitation due dates demand

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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