Senior Specialist, Proposals

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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.