Senior Specialist, Proposal Operations & Creative Services

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Job Description:The Senior Specialist, Creative Services within the Proposal Center of Excellence (COE) partners with the Senior Manager of Creative Services and proposal leadership to support high‑visibility, mission‑critical pursuits. Essential Functions:Develop high‑impact, compliant proposal graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft PowerPointTranslate complex technical concepts into visually compelling, customer‑focused graphics aligned to win strategy and evaluation criteriaEnsure all deliverables comply with Section L/M requirements, enterprise branding standards, and visual best practicesLead graphics efforts on assigned proposals, coordinating directly with Proposal Managers, Capture Leads, volume leads, and SMEsManage multiple concurrent proposal efforts in a high‑intensity surge environment, maintaining schedule discipline and accountabilityProvide mentorship and guidance to junior designers to ensure quality, consistency, and best‑practice executionMaintain strict attention to detail, version control, and quality assurance throughout the proposal lifecycleRepresent the Proposal Center of Excellence in color team reviews, final production reviews, book checks, and submission readiness activitiesArchive and manage proposal files in accordance with company records management and retention practicesLeverage AI‑enabled design tools and workflow efficiencies to improve proposal production timelines and qualitySupport occasional overtime and extended hours as required to meet critical submission deadlinesQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.5+ years of experience supporting government contracting and complex proposal development effortsActive TS/SCI security clearancePreferred Additional Skills:Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high‑accountability, fast‑paced proposal environmentFamiliarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and controlled document management environmentsWillingness and ability to work on‑site in Palm Bay, FL and travel as needed to support on‑site proposal effortsStrong understanding of government contracting lifecycle phases and proposal processesFamiliarity with capture management, business development, and program management organizationsExperience supporting oral presentations and executive‑level customer briefingsDemonstrated ability to contribute to win strategy through visual storytelling and competitive positioningExperience mentoring designers and contributing to process improvement initiativesWorking knowledge of AI‑enabled design platforms, automation workflows, or proposal production toolsAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft PowerPointProven ability to develop Section L/M‑compliant proposal graphics that strengthen evaluation scoringL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.