Senior Associate, Proposal Management
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are united by a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and professional growth. L3
Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. The company’s culture focuses on values, community dedication, and excellence.
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Harris Technologies is the trusted disruptor in the defense industry, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.
- Job Title: Senior Associate, Proposal Management
- Job Code: 32620
- Location: Carlstadt, NJ
- Schedule: 9/80 – employees work 9 of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off
- Job Description: The Engineering Bid and Proposal Lead will drive success in bidding and proposal processes. Reporting to the Manager of Programs and Business Development, the role collaborates with Business Development and Engineering teams to develop competitive cost bids and high‑quality technical volumes for military and commercial proposals. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong technical and project‑management skills.
Functions
- Support end‑to‑end development of engineering bids and proposals, ensuring timely submission of accurate and competitive cost bids and technical volumes.
- Collaborate with Business Development and Engineering teams to translate technical solutions into clear, persuasive proposal content.
- Support creation of cost estimates, ensuring alignment with project scope, technical requirements and budgetary constraints. Write and review bases of estimates (BOEs).
- Support development of technical volumes, ensuring content is accurate, compliant with RFP requirements, and effectively communicates value.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and success rates.
- Evaluate technical and cost‑related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Act as primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
- Ensure all proposals meet customer specifications, contractual requirements and internal quality standards.
- Travel: 5–10 % of the time to customers and/or suppliers may be required.
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of prior proposal management experience. Graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years experience, or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience in aerospace/defense, U.S. government, commercial and international markets.
- Experience supporting firm‑fixed‑price and cost‑plus programs.
- Background in structures and materials and processes engineering for metal and composite components.
- Experience in an AS9100‑registered organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience coordinating with departments such as Engineering, Scheduling and Program Management.
- Excellent written, oral and team communication skills.
Compensation
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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $65,500 to $121,500.
Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off and company‑paid holidays. Specific programs may vary by date of hire and schedule type.
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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status.
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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.
Security clearances may be required. Only U.S. citizens are eligible.
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