Head of U.S. Proposals

Job Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities of Job : Reporting to the Director, Global Request for Proposals (RFP), the Head of U.S. Proposals - Germantown, is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by providing daily guidance to the Technical Evaluations team regarding prioritization of opportunities and ensures that the most competitive technical and operational strategy is applied to drive growth of designated business units. The Head of U.S. Proposals is responsible for leading the technical evaluations for all new incoming RFPs and existing program proposed scopes of work, costing and budgeting across the Business Unit (Germantown site, and RFPs that contain a Germantown site component). He or she will liaise with Commercial and Operations teams to access the most suitable manufacturing, development or analytical services project options. The Head of U.S. Proposals will represent the business in front of customers, in support of project acquisition, with Commercial and / or Project Management. He or she will also support appropriate customer site visits, planning meeting logistics and customer presentation preparation for new opportunities. The position requires superior leadership behaviors of the Sterling core competencies and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile. Your Responsibilities :

• Manages team of Technical Evaluation Specialists supporting the Business Unit.
• Interfaces in a collaborative way with Commercial, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Receives incoming requests for proposals, ensures the technical fit (through consultation with SMEs) and assigns to appropriate technical evaluations specialists.
• Controls the technical evaluation and quote / proposal generation process for the Business Unit, including prioritization of new leads.
• Reviews proposals to ensure accuracy and completeness of information, adherence to templates, procedures, and workflows.
• Prepares cost estimates and writes proposals, if / as necessary in support of the team.
• Suggests, leads, and implements improvements to existing practices, procedures and policies.

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What We Offer :

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical / dental / vision / life insurance, paid time off, bonus program, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, 24 / 7 employee assistance program, flexible work hours, and the opportunity for career training and development.

Location :

This position is located in Germantown, WI, a vibrant city northwest of Milwaukee in Southeast Wisconsin. A great place to live, work and raise a family, Southeast Wisconsin offers a variety of activities and diverse cultural scene.

Diversity & Inclusion :

Sterling values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Why Consider Sterling?

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