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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.

The Opportunity:

A Proposal Support Coordinator (PSC) is responsible for supporting the development, submission, and management of proposals in response to requests from clients or organisations. These proposals predominantly are for large and complex proposals (including ASDEFCON) and therefore require active, timely and accurate bid team support

The PSC seeks to build KBR Growth capability through developing and enabling process and procedures to meet the needs of the organisation and ensures compliance. 

The PSC is a member of the GS APAC Growth and Business Development Team and works collaboratively with all bid team members including Proposal Managers, Capture Managers and Business Development Managers to ensure that proposals are created effectively and within deadlines.

They have a key role cooperatively across the KBR lines of business and enabling functions for client-focussed outcomes.  Additionally, they build internal KBR capability in proposal development for winning bids.

The key responsibilities of the role, but is not limited to: 

The PSC position requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with excellent administrative, communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills. As a critical part of the proposal team, they assist in coordinating proposal activities, ensuring timely delivery, compliance with Proposal requirements, and maintaining organised documentation and systems throughout the proposal lifecycle.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

Supporting the proposal development process from start to finish. 

Coordinating with various lines of business and enabling function teams to gather necessary information and resources.

Proposal template maintenance

Bid site establishment and access management

Editing and formatting proposal content to ensure clarity and compliance, where appropriate.

Ensuring proposal response provides compelling narratives and value propositions tailored to the specific bid.

Co-ordinating reviews and revisions, in accordance with Shipley methodology, to improve the quality of the proposal.

Maintaining a repository (SharePoint) of templates, content, documents in development etc.

Tracking proposal metrics and outcomes.

Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners throughout the proposal process.

Administration of the Bid Budget

Conducting proposal reporting, close out and archiving

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar role 

Expertise in Word, Excel, MS Project

Proficiency with document management and SharePoint

Strong Communication Skills

Strong attention to detail

Project/Program delivery experience

Familiarity with Proposal Methodologies

Desirable:

Bachelor's Degree: A degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Project Management, or a related discipline

Shipley certification

Benefits of KBR

A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

Paid Parental leave

Paid Reservist leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Discounted employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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