Proposal Operations Manager

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Job Title: Proposal Operations Manager

Job Code: 33132

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO OR Rochester, NY OR Wilmington, MA OR Palm Bay, FL OR Chantilly, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager to manage large, complex proposals with strategic importance to the SS&I Division. The role involves providing proposal training and collaboration for cross-functional teams throughout the proposal development process. Additionally, the Proposal Operations Manager will manage, coach, and mentor the Proposal Analyst team.

Essential Functions:

• Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight
• Oversee the generation, quality, and timeliness of proposal submittals and status reporting internally and externally
• Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures
• Coordinate with Program leadership aligned to ECP and proposal activity to ensure buy-in and executability
• Make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes
• Focus on problem identification and independently define and implement relevant continuous improvement solutions
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on departmental results
• Act as a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of business acquisition and proposal development
• Develop business strategies for proposals that ensure long-term business success
• Operate with expertise and full understanding of product offerings/capabilities across the portfolios
• Remain current on all program activities to ensure that proposals are accurate, achievable, and consistent with the financial goals of the Division/Sector
• Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with product specifications, performance requirements, schedules, and cost commitments
• Develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals across functions and teams
• Demonstrate the highest level of personal integrity, professionalism, and work ethic
• Deliver a high level of customer service to internal customers
• Exhibit meticulous task management and execution excellence
• Adapt easily to changing environments and multiple competing demands
• Work comfortably both as an individual and in group settings, interacting with all levels of management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint
• Excellent communication, judgment/problem-solving, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Well-organized, resourceful, and a multi-tasker with strong attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate assistance needs and take initiative
• Able to effectively handle multiple simultaneous projects
• Flexible in the face of changing priorities
• Ability to interact positively with executives, managers, customers, and other administrators
• Willing to work extended hours as needed
• Strong leadership skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state and New York state is $75,000-$139,000. The salary range for this role in Virginia - Greater Washington, D.C. area is $86,500-$160,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close April 21, 2026.

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