Proposal Management Specialist

L3Harris Technologies

. Own assigned RFP responses for Space and Intel product lines from receipt through submittal .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,500 - $141,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal management, including the development of compliant and compelling proposal packages, strategic pricing strategies, and collaboration across functional teams. Proficient in navigating the defense industry standards and contract types while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal ManagementPricing Strategy DevelopmentDefense Industry KnowledgeMicrosoft Applications ProficiencyFAR and DFARS Compliance

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentCost ModelingPricing Software ProficiencyCompliance DocumentationCost and Pricing Data Certification

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationLeadership FacilitationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointProPricerConfluence

Industry Keywords

RFP ManagementContract TypesCPFFCPIFFPIFFFPT&MOTAEstimating StandardsInternal and External Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own assigned RFP responses for Space and Intel product lines from receipt through submittal
Interpret requirements, define proposal strategy, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and ensure compliance with internal and customer standards
Lead and moderate proposal kickoff and solutioning sessions
Define strategic direction, scope, and resource needs for Program Management, Engineering, and other functional partners
Develop, refine, and oversee pricing strategies, cost models, and volume narratives
Integrate technical, management, and cost inputs into complete, compliant, and compelling proposal packages
Drive leadership reviews, facilitate executive decision-making, and secure approvals
Prepare, certify, and submit proposals requiring Certified Cost and Pricing Data
Represent the proposal function in internal and external audits
Provide documentation and advise leadership and auditors on proposal processes, estimating practices, and compliance matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of prior related experience
3+ years of experience with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Proficient knowledge of the defense industry and contract types including CPFF, CPIF, FPIF, FFP, T&M, and OTA
Ability to change tasks quickly and work on ad hoc projects on short notice
Experience with pricing software such as ProPricer
General knowledge of collaboration software such as Confluence
Prior Proposal, Engineering, Finance, or Business Development experience
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and company estimating standards
Remote employees must travel quarterly to the San Diego office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off