Tactical Bids Manager

5 days ago

Burnaby, Canada OSI Maritime Systems Full time

About Us

The Role

The Tactical Bids Manager and Scheduler is part of the Tactical Projects teams that delivers marine navigation and bridge systems for OSI’s government and naval markets. This person is responsible for creating and overseeing tactical bids and ensure that costings and proposals are complete by the deadlines
Tactical bids refer to those solutions which are mostly based on “Off-The-Shelf” OSI systems / products and are delivered by the Tactical Projects Team.
The Tactical Bids Manager and Scheduler is a strategist who can envision the final tactical proposal in totality and manages the Tactical Bid Team and the interactions with other departments to deliver winning tactical solutions.

Main Responsibilities
- Manages the preparation of tactical proposals (costings and proposal sections for Tactical Proposals) in accordance with the established company processes and in close coordination with the Proposals Department.
- Manages the schedules of tactical proposals and coordinates the allocation of resources required to participate in tactical bids
- Uses defense/naval industry and technical knowledge to effectively review content provided by others.
- Coordinates the Analysis of the technical/system requirements in Request for Proposals (RFP) received by the Proposals Department and manages the development of preliminary (strawman) solutions (including Bill of Materials) with the Solutions Engineers, preliminary costings and compliance matrices
- Interacts with other groups of the organization to gather costing estimates both labour and non-labour
- Schedules tactical proposals and sub-tasks in JIRA
- In cooperation with the Proposal Managers and Solutions Engineers generates and reviews technical proposal material that will be used in proposals in response to RFPs
- Participates in bid/proposals/costing/pricing reviews as required
- Ensures that all steps have been taken to develop the best pricing and most responsive proposal while minimizing any associated risk to OSI
- As required, after a major tactical proposal submission, hold "proposal lessons learned" staff meetings and incorporate feedback into future proposal submissions
- Works in both a team environment and independently with minimum supervision
- Reports status of tactical proposals on a weekly basis, as a minimum to the Director of Proposals

You Bring
- Education: University or college education in Engineering/Science/ technical/naval domains
- 3 years’ project and/or bid management experience; experience in defense or government domain preferably in naval ship sector a significant asset
- Strong interpersonal, time management, communication, leadership and motivational skills; ability to influence without authority and to inspire outstanding work from team members with a range of experience and technical abilities; detail-oriented; possesses detailed technical understanding of the products; has an understanding of costing issues (labour hours, internal vs. subcontractor breakout, marketplace competition, etc.); proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
- Must be a self-starter, detailed-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks, and possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record in the timely delivery of assigned tasks/projects; Strong knowledge of marine navigation and tactical sensors or systems a significant asset
- Proven ability to multi-task
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a location relevant security clearance
- Ideal skillset:

- Knowledge of (W)ECDIS, AIS, Integrated Navigation Systems, architectures, and components
- Familiarity with navigation sensors - including basic concept of operations of each type of sensor and sensor limitations
- Familiarity with Cyber solutions (data diodes, red/black separation)
- Knowledge of IMO and/or NATO rules for WECDIS, IBS, AIS, standards for Integrated Navigation System
- Knowledge of typical naval maritime customer base - including Integrators, Shipyards, Government Agencies, Navies
- Familiarity with Military Nomenclature and phraseology and asset

Why OSI?

We have a Professional Development program in place that supports our employees in their career development by providing funds, time, and opportunities to become better at what they do.

At OSI you can make a difference. We are a change willing organization that is always looking for new ideas. We strive to improve what it is we do and how we do it. If you have ideas we would love to hear about them.

OSI fosters an inclusive and diverse culture. We celebrate our diversity and strive to be more inclusive
because it makes us a better company.

Should you require assistance and or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition, OSI.

**We also offer great benefits**:

- Extended healthcare
- Dental care
- Group Retirement Savings Plan
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program

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