Principal Proposals Specialist

Description

• Monitor appropriate coordination activities of Proposals and Senior Proposals Specialists
• Ensure basis of bid and bid inputs align with strategy and customer requirements
• Provide bid action list close out and documentation
• Develop Lessons Learned for bid submissions and the bid process for wider cascade to the business via the Estimating and Proposals Managers and required close out actions if any
• Liaise with and support the Corporate Audit function for annual Business Line proposal related audits
• Maintain key competencies associated with the Proposals function
• Provide departmental strategic initiatives and support the monthly Proposals Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reporting process to EXCOM
• Coordinate workload and resource allocation with Proposal Manager
• Assist with client negotiations
• Monitor the progress of the bidding activity to ensure deliverables are successfully achieved for bid submission
• Responsible for preparation and timely submission of all assigned tenders with Proposals and Senior Proposals Specialists
• Develop and ensure challenge skills are integrated throughout the bid review process
• Co-chair bid kick-off meetings and schedule progress meetings as required
• Oversee bid submission and subsequent clarifications
• Manage and facilitate bid delivery meetings, review process, presentations, and associated actions
• Accountable for the financial and technical success of the bid or area of bid responsibility

Requirements

• Ability to work as a team member as well as act as team leader
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• 7 years of Bids & Proposals experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance