Senior Proposal Specialist

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Senior Proposal Specialist

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a talented and dynamic Proposal Specialist to join our National Security Solutions (NSS) Group. NSS provides high-end engineering, intelligence, cyber security, missile defense, and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. An active Top Secret security clearance is required.

The Proposal Specialist will assist Proposal Managers in preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for information (RFI), and other related customer response deliverables to Federal government agencies and/or partners. The Proposal Specialist will be an integral member of the Proposal Services team working with Proposal Managers/Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and business partners to win new business and execute KBR’s strategic vision.

The Proposal Specialist will focus on the proposal and requirements compliance, adherence to the approved proposal preparation/review schedule. The Proposal Specialist will help refine cohesive proposal themes and potential discriminators; coordinate the day-to-day proposal preparation process and provide timely responses to requests for supporting material. The Proposal Specialist, when assigned, will also be able to write and edit proposal sections with emphasis on Management, Past Performance and Corporate Experience volume, and Resumes.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports the assigned Capture and/or Proposal Manager on strategic proposals in developing and maintaining the proposal plan, schedule, outline, action item lists, and their associated deadlines; provide team communication and tracking support; coordinate and track the progress of documents and other materials through the proposal process.
• Collaborate with key members of the team to include BD/Capture/Proposal Team members, Operations, Contracts, SMEs, and subcontractors to get the information needed to prepare a compliant, compelling, and complete response.
• Manage, write, and edit proposal sections with emphasis on the Past Performance and Corporate Experience volume, Resumes, and Plans (Security, Safety, OCI, etc.), ensuring compliance and complete understanding of the solicitation and FAR requirements.
• Coordinates Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) if required by the solicitation.
• Synthesizes, interprets, and translates RFP requirements and proposal submission instructions.
• Creates proposal outlines with instructions to assist technical authors based on compliance matrix.
• Under direction, coordinates with subcontractors to ensure their capability is integrated into the effort.
• May coordinate and document results of meetings.
• Prints and copies documents for meetings, proposal reviews, or delivery to customer.
• May create and/or assists in development of graphics/visuals and information tables for proposals.
• May perform internal research and document capability or past performance.
• May assist in organizing corporate capabilities or other proposal content.
• May support development of white papers, sources sought/RFIs, and market research.
• Creates innovative ways to improve the proposal development process.
• Supports the structuring of the standard proposal center operations, including file sharing, templates, model content, and subcontractor integration.
• Uploads / Maintains submitted proposals and responses to the company’s knowledge management database/library.
• May perform desktop publishing duties (graphics, editing, formatting) and coordinate the final proposal submission.
• Provides feedback and lessons learned to help improve the quality of proposal responses, boilerplate content, tools, and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field
• 5 years of experience performing proposal development roles for one or more Federal Contractors
• Willingness to flex work schedule (when coordinated in advance) to meet proposal objectives
• Highly experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and Adobe products
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to write and edit technical and non-technical content.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and federal proposal development software, such as Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification
• 7+ years of proposal development experience.
• Experience working as a Proposal Lead on smaller proposal efforts.
• Has worked in the intelligence, cyber, information technology and/or space environments.
• Demonstrated ability to write with clarity and articulate value and advantages.
• Microsoft TEAMS or SharePoint administration
• Prefers to work in collaborative team environment.
• Graphics development experience is a plus with working knowledge of Illustrator.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance (with SCI eligibility preferred)

Work Environment:

• Location: Hybrid
• Travel Requirements: Minimal, up to 10%
• Working Hours: Standard

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.