We are a large-scale systems integration company, committed to delivering trusted solutions that help to safeguard Australia. With over 20 years’ local experience and the backing of a 32,000 global network, we currently number 1,000 employees mainly in Canberra and Melbourne. We are growing fast and are building a business that is focused and fit for the future. Change and innovation are central to the way we work, and we thrive when developing unique, practical solutions to seriously complex challenges.

We have an opportunity for a Proposal Analyst to join one of our key Federal Government programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of detailed proposals. 

Key functions of the role include:

• Working with project managers, solution architects and systems engineers and contribute to the preparation of Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and proposals for new projects.
• Working with internal and client commercial teams to ensure the proposals align with our shared commercial objectives.
• Reviewing and editing proposals, analysing the content against requirements and ensuring that scope, deliverables, dependencies, risks and milestones align to the scope and schedule
• Overseeing progress of the proposals and scheduling and chairing proposal reviews with key stakeholders
• Working closely with Program Managers to ensure proposals meet quality standards
• Working with sourcing and pricing teams to obtain quotes and ensure pricing is completed in a timely manner
• Drive Business Approval Review process including submitting requests to and engaging with Management, Commercial and Financial approvers
• Finalising, and submitting proposals within strict timeframes
• Engaging with the customer on matters relating to proposal submissions and feedback
• Overseeing the allocation of the proposal pipeline amongst the team and reporting to the Proposal and Operations Manager on allocations and progress against deadlines
• Provide support, advice and mentoring to team members to help them resolve issues and further develop their skillset
• Maintaining Proposal Registers including key stage gates, financials
• Maintaining Proposal SharePoint repository
• Contributing to process improvement

The successful candidate will have experience in a proposal analyst position, in preparing bids or in project delivery.

You will need to bring excellent interpersonal skills, including strong communication skills, excellent technical writing skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and a calm and professional nature to be successful within this role.

You will also have

• A Bachelor degree or higher in Business, ICT or a related discipline or relevant professional experience and specialised training is highly desirable.
• Your career will demonstrate that you produce excellent results in complex environments and that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Your personal and professional attributes will include strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and ideally hold an NV1. The position can be based in Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane. It can also be worked from home.