Senior Specialist, Proposals
Montreal, Canada
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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Proposal Management
Job Code: POP4
Job Location: Montreal, QC
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Essential Functions:
The incumbent will be responsible for preparation of technical proposals in response to customer requirements, in a highly dynamic environment where meeting deadlines is important. The candidate will work closely with Business Development, Project Management and Engineering to define cost-effective, winning solutions. In addition, the incumbent is expected to play a role in defining and specifying new products.
- Analyze customer requirements;
- Generate a system concept and internal statement of work;
- Lead strategic bids and proposals;
- Liaise with all stakeholders and departments to coordinate proposal inputs (technical and programmatic);
- Prepare requests for quotations and specifications for potential subcontractors & manage technical and cost inputs from subcontractors;
- Prepare clear and concise technical proposals and verify the compliance to customer requirements;
- Contribute to the risk evaluation and mitigation related to the target proposal;
- Ensures compliance with internal procedures and guidelines;
- Generate structured cost estimates and verify completeness of project costs;
- Participate in regular proposal status reviews;
- Present solutions and costs to senior management and prepare review approval packages;
- Provide technical support to Business Development;
- Ability to support in demonstrations/ presentations with prospective customers and at industry conferences/events would be an asset.
Qualifications:
- Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through a combination of education and experience. Must have practical knowledge of proposals;
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, commerce or management;
- Experience in power plant simulation or power plant controls an asset;
- Familiarity with various standards pertaining to nuclear applications would be an asset;
- Capable of multitasking and working under pressure with tight deadlines;
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate directly with Customers, Subcontractors, and all levels of Management;
- Able to work independently and in a team-based environment;
- Bilingual French and English with demonstrated strong English written skills;
- Organized and structured approach with the ability to manage own time effectively while operating across multiple proposals;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent, and Microsoft Office.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
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L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.