KBR, Inc.
Senior Proposal Specialist
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
Responsibilities
Support the assigned Capture and/or Proposal Manager on strategic proposals in developing and maintaining the proposal plan, schedule, outline, action item lists, and associated deadlines; provide team communication and tracking support.
Collaborate with key team members to obtain information needed to prepare a compliant, compelling, and complete response.
Manage, write, and edit proposal sections with emphasis on Past Performance, Corporate Experience, Resumes, and Plans (Security, Safety, OCI, etc.), ensuring compliance with solicitation and FAR requirements.
Coordinate Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) if required by the solicitation.
Synthesise, interpret, and translate RFP requirements and proposal submission instructions.
Create proposal outlines with instructions to assist technical authors based on a compliance matrix.
Co‑ordinate with subcontractors to integrate their capability into the effort.
Document results of meetings.
Print and copy documents for meetings, proposal reviews, or delivery to customer.
Assist in developing graphics/visuals and information tables for proposals.
Perform internal research and document capability or past performance.
Support development of white papers, sources sought/RFIs, and market research.
Introduce innovative ways to improve the proposal development process.
Support the structuring of the standard proposal center operations, including file sharing, templates, model content, and subcontractor integration.
Upload / maintain submitted proposals and responses to the company’s knowledge‑management database/library.
Perform desktop publishing duties (graphics, editing, formatting) and coordinate final proposal submission.
Provide feedback and lessons learned to improve the quality of proposal responses, boilerplate content, tools, and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field.
5 years of experience in proposal development for one or more Federal Contractors.
Willingness to flex work schedule (when coordinated in advance) to meet proposal objectives.
Highly experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and Adobe products.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to write and edit technical and non‑technical content.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and federal proposal development software such as Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification.
7+ years of proposal development experience.
Experience working as a Proposal Lead on smaller proposal efforts.
Experience in intelligence, cyber, information technology, and/or space environments.
Demonstrated ability to write with clarity and articulate value and advantages.
Microsoft Teams or SharePoint administration.
Preference for collaborative team environment.
Graphics development experience, with working knowledge of Illustrator.
Security Clearance Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance (with SCI eligibility preferred).
Work Environment
Location: Hybrid
Travel Requirements: Minimal, up to 10%
Working Hours: Standard
KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let’s shape the future together.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward, being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
Responsibilities
Support the assigned Capture and/or Proposal Manager on strategic proposals in developing and maintaining the proposal plan, schedule, outline, action item lists, and associated deadlines; provide team communication and tracking support.
Collaborate with key team members to obtain information needed to prepare a compliant, compelling, and complete response.
Manage, write, and edit proposal sections with emphasis on Past Performance, Corporate Experience, Resumes, and Plans (Security, Safety, OCI, etc.), ensuring compliance with solicitation and FAR requirements.
Coordinate Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) if required by the solicitation.
Synthesise, interpret, and translate RFP requirements and proposal submission instructions.
Create proposal outlines with instructions to assist technical authors based on a compliance matrix.
Co‑ordinate with subcontractors to integrate their capability into the effort.
Document results of meetings.
Print and copy documents for meetings, proposal reviews, or delivery to customer.
Assist in developing graphics/visuals and information tables for proposals.
Perform internal research and document capability or past performance.
Support development of white papers, sources sought/RFIs, and market research.
Introduce innovative ways to improve the proposal development process.
Support the structuring of the standard proposal center operations, including file sharing, templates, model content, and subcontractor integration.
Upload / maintain submitted proposals and responses to the company’s knowledge‑management database/library.
Perform desktop publishing duties (graphics, editing, formatting) and coordinate final proposal submission.
Provide feedback and lessons learned to improve the quality of proposal responses, boilerplate content, tools, and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field.
5 years of experience in proposal development for one or more Federal Contractors.
Willingness to flex work schedule (when coordinated in advance) to meet proposal objectives.
Highly experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and Adobe products.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to write and edit technical and non‑technical content.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and federal proposal development software such as Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification.
7+ years of proposal development experience.
Experience working as a Proposal Lead on smaller proposal efforts.
Experience in intelligence, cyber, information technology, and/or space environments.
Demonstrated ability to write with clarity and articulate value and advantages.
Microsoft Teams or SharePoint administration.
Preference for collaborative team environment.
Graphics development experience, with working knowledge of Illustrator.
Security Clearance Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance (with SCI eligibility preferred).
Work Environment
Location: Hybrid
Travel Requirements: Minimal, up to 10%
Working Hours: Standard
KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let’s shape the future together.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward, being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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