Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering required.
6+ years of Bid & Proposal experience preferred, ideally in naval communication systems.
Strong communication skills for all management levels.
Excellent English writing and presentation abilities; knowledge of French beneficial.
Familiarity with internal and external communication systems (e.g., satcom, radios) and associated software.
Experience with medium to large RFPs and contractual documents compliance.
Ability to manage pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Analyze customer requirements and propose high-level solutions.
Define statements of work for internal cost estimation purposes.
Prepare comprehensive technical proposals in compliance with customer needs.
Estimate costs for implementation materials accurately.
Prepare specifications for subcontractors’ consideration.
Manage technical and cost inputs from subcontractors and internal teams.
Present solutions and cost breakdowns to senior management and guide proposals through the approval process.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Engagement in cutting-edge technological proposals in naval communication.
Potential for professional growth and development within the organization.
Access to industry conferences and events for networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Proposal Specialist
Job Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Code: 39189
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Salary Range: 85 000$ - 135 000$
About your next Challenge as a Senior Proposal Specialist:
What will you do:
Analyze customer requirements and propose a high-level solution;
Define statement of work for internal department estimation;
Prepare technical proposals;
Ensure compliance to customer requirements;
Estimate implementation material costs;
Prepare specifications for potential subcontractors;
Manage technical and cost inputs from subcontractors and internal departments;
Present solution and costs to senior management or customer, and guide the proposals through the Gate process;
Provide technical support to Marketing;
Provide technical marketing support in the field (demonstrations, presentations) with prospective customers and at industry conferences/events. Support Systems Engineering in the design and implementation of Communications Systems, including filling in where required / best fit during lulls in proposal activity
Required Skills and Experiences:
Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering;
Minimum 6 years of Bid & Proposal experience (or equivalent), either leading or supporting the Proposal team. Experience with naval communication systems is preferable;
Able to communicate with all levels of management;
Excellent English writing and presentation skills. The knowledge of the English language, other than the French language is necessary due to contractual requirements.
Proposals will commonly include internal communication systems and networking, external communication systems (e.g. satcom, radios), and associated software. The candidate should have experience in these domains, even if not an expert in all of them.
The candidate is familiar with medium to large RFPs, common contractual documents, compliance matrices, and the like;
Capable of working under pressure with tight deadlines;
Strong interpersonal skills and works well in as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada "Reliability" status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
