Proposal Manager III-IV

Overview

Welcome to Orano Group! Join our Orano TN team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry.

Orano TN is seeking a Proposal Manager for the Columbia, MD office to support the Nuclear Material Back End solutions business line but may from time to time support proposals for Transportation, Logistics, and Packages Product Line focusing on the Front-End of the fuel cycle.

• Identify and qualify opportunities, including development of teaming and capture strategy
• Produce proposal outlines, schedules, compliance matrix, and instructions for creating a proposal that meets the customer requirements and lead proposal efforts from strategy to pricing to contract closure
• Provide leadership and instructions to relevant SMEs in support of proposal writing
• Solicit all necessary costing information from the necessary stakeholders involved—i.e., Project Management, 3rd party companies, Engineering, QA, Legal, Finance, and other Orano divisions
• Develop and grow client relationships
• Build strategic relationships with industry teaming partners
• Lead proposal strategy and win theme development in coordination with the VP of Sales and Product line managers objectives
• Assess competition and potential markets consistent with company growth strategy, including research and analysis of business opportunities
• Develop or assist in developing the business strategies to enhance relationships and sales revenue in line with the VP of Sales and Product line managers strategic objectives
• Develop formal presentations for senior management review and approval in the proposal process
• Interface with subject matter experts in coordinating proposal documents
• Consolidate responses from multiple authors/reviewers and ensure proposal messaging is clear throughout
• Perform desktop publishing in MS Word and other tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, MS PowerPoint) to ensure proposal documents are properly formatted, compliant with solicitation requirements, easy to read, and visually appealing

Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists the base salary, we also offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.

Please Note: The provided salary information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary range annually: $145,000-$175,000

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts

• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities

• and more...

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.

• A Proven track record of business development in the nuclear industry
• Familiarity with the nuclear fuel cycle
• Fabrication project management experience
• Technical and proposal writing skills
• Ability to develop Excel worksheets and costing files
• Comfortable presenting to Executives both internally and externally
• Organized and Process oriented
• BA/BS in related technical, contracts, or management field
• 10+ years of experience in project management, technical writing, or similar role
• 10+ years of experience designing and producing RFP responses for the commercial market, including designing, planning, and delivering content solutions that meet the needs of technical business customers
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading proposal volumes and/or performing as a writer on proposals
• Experience working within Microsoft SharePoint and Teams is desired
• Excellent knowledge of Company products and services and complex technical requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.