Proposal Manager- Dallas TX

Job ID : 113234

Location : Dallas TX

Schedule : 9 / 80

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms.We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) business unit has an opening for a full-time Proposal Manager. This position reposts to the Director of Proposal Management and supports multiple competitive captures by the various Lines of Business within EOIS. We seek an individual who I organized, creative, flexible and able to fit a collaborative corporate culture. This position involves the proposal process, preparing the actual proposals and submitting them to Customers in accordance with the DRS Capture and Pursuit Process. As Director Proposal Management, you will often work on tight deadlines and have to delegate tasks required to complete a proposal, such as technical writing, research, editing and other efforts associated with the process. This role will be responsible for management of multiple proposal teams at one time. We are seeking a candidate who is extremely organized and has excellent written and oral communication skills. They must also be able to supervise and train supporting staff, prepare presentations and maintain schedules. Strong time management skills are a key requirement. This position requires frequent interface with Business Development Capture Leads, senior leadership, Contracts, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance / Pricing and Program personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that DRS proposals are professional, high quality and reflect the high standards and objectives of the corporation, and that the proposal submission is compliant and responsive to all customerrequirements and to the instructions of the RFP
• Manage and conduct proposal submissions in accordance with DRS Capture and Pursuit Process
• Managers and oversees the entire proposal process from pre-RFP preparation, through solution preparation and writing, to final publication and submission
• Tracks all proposal efforts, which may include work of proposal managers, writers, solutions architects, pricers, contracts personnel, and administrative support teams.
• May work directly with the Capture Manager to support pre-RFP activities that directly relate to proposal creation.
• Orchestrate team organization and support by determining team members, roles and responsibilities
• Arrange the support from functional organizations
• Arrange the facilities / resources
• Manage the Proposal (document) Specialist and Graphics artist and other proposal support personnel
• Manage the entire proposal department staff and all the proposals at a high level
• Work closely with Capture, Program, Technical Leads
• Develop the Proposal Plan (see draft Proposal Development Plan guidelines)
• Migrate information from early phases of Capture and Pursuit into Proposal Development Plan
• Manage and coordinate RFP review including managing Questions and Clarifications to customer via Contracts
• Develop proposal specific info (eg, proposal schedule, writing assignments, outlines, volume structures, proposal admin, etc.); and works with volume leads to develop Management and Technical volume outlines in accordance with
• RFP Bidder instructions
• Prepare plan in support of Proposal Kick off
• Conduct (OTJ) training for the proposal team as required

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9 / 80 program, competitive vacation, health / emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.