Proposal Specialist III

Clearance Requirement: A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
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The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.
Proposal Specialist III
Within the tenets of Inspire, Connect, and Achieve (ICA), the proposal specialist will provide business capture support to the Imaging and Surveillance (IAS) Mission Area. The proposal specialist will be responsible for providing support for proposal activity efforts to include maintaining the proposal schedule and helping to ensure proposals meet requirements. This role requires strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
What You'll Do:

• Plan and schedule proposal and proposal review efforts.
• Work with managers to ensure proposals are fully compliant to customer request for proposal (RFP) requirements.
• Support the compilation of cost, schedule, and technical elements of capture activities in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain proposal schedule.
• Leverage interpersonal skills in liaising with multiple stakeholders on a myriad of proposal-related topics.
• Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings.
• Conceive and develop solutions to proposal requirements.
• Assist portfolio leads and Lifecycle Systems staff to develop and implement strategic capture plan.
• Support proposal negotiation activities.
• Work with Advanced Systems Managers, Program Managers, and/or customers to establish win strategies, capture plans, proposal plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Participate in cost-pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
• Review of compliance checklists prior to submission.
• Assist with managing mission area business capture activities.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• BS/BA in a related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
• A history of performance illustrating skills in self-starting, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic setting, set goals, hold persons accountable, and ensure team-members have what they need to be successful.
• Ability to engage across multiple efforts concurrently.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to present clearly and succinctly at an audience appropriate level.
• Ability to quickly determine and communicate relevant information.

Full-Time On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Verification that your current security clearance or government customer access meets the requirement for this position will be required.
Relocation for this position is not available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $73,500 - $99,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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