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Program Summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics division delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Join our dynamic Business Development team and contribute to our mission of growth and excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Proposal Manager to join our dynamic team. The Proposal Manager will play a crucial role in leading the proposal development process, ensuring the timely submission of high-quality, compliant, and complete proposals that meet client requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams; manage proposal schedules; craft compelling narratives that showcase our company's capabilities, expertise, and success; and contribute to the overall success of our business development efforts. Our team is a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to achieving excellence in our work. We take pride in our ability to make a significant impact within our organization, and we're looking for individuals who are eager to contribute and grow with us.

Roles and Responsibilities

Proposal Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from initial RFP analysis to submission.

• Coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and contributors to gather necessary information for proposal content.

• Provides leadership and direction to managers or professional staff.

Proposal Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines.

• Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet proposal requirements.

Content Development:

• Write, edit, and review proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements.

• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate complex information into compelling proposals.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough reviews to ensure proposals meet the highest quality standards.

• Implement best practices in proposal development to enhance overall quality and competitiveness.

Engagement with Business Development and Operations:

• Interact with BD and Operations personnel to clarify requirements and address queries during the proposal development process.

• Foster positive relationships across teams through professional and effective communication.

Knowledge Management:

• Contribute to maintaining a repository of proposal content, templates, and reusable materials to streamline future proposal development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.

• Typically 9+ years of proven experience in proposal management, business development, or a related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.

• Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management.

• Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals.

• Familiarity with government contracting processes.

• Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals.

• Current security clearance.

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.

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.