Requisition Number:

27809Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

University StaffSchedule:

Full-TimePosting Close Date:

05-Dec-2020Date Posted:

01-Dec-2020 Close All Job SummaryThe Research & Innovation Office at CU Boulder is encouraging applications for a Program/Capture Manager, National Security who will improve the campus National security-related research enterprise. This position will report directly to the Director of Programs, National Security Initiative (NSI) within the Research and Innovation Office (RIO). The Program/Capture Manager is responsible for developing capture strategy, identifying new business opportunities, preparing and executing strategic proposals associated with growing the portfolio.
We are looking for someone with a results-focused mentality able to operate within a sophisticated and dynamic environment to attain the strategic goals of the rapidly growing CU Boulder national security portfolio.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We AreThe University of Colorado Boulder’s Research and Innovation Office (RIO) is the central point for support and advocacy for CU Boulder’s world-class scholarship, creative work, and research. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Develop and implement a coordinated strategy that clearly highlights CU Boulder’s core strengths and a clear value proposition to national security research partners.
• Shape opportunities and understand and communicate key issues and R&D priorities regarding DOD and other national security organizations and develop action plans to address areas of the highest interest to CU Boulder.
• Provide guidance and mentoring activities, from customer concept development through bid and award, to the NSI executive team, staff, and CU Boulder researchers.
• Lead effective execution of pursuits and communicate status to leadership.
• Lead and facilitate proposal management activities in support of RFP, RFQ, Task Order, RFI response as well as unsolicited proposals; duties include crafting response templates, handling proposal schedules, developing pricing and budget, development of executive summaries, desktop publishing, and production support for final submission of proposals.
• Responsible for win theme development, solutions development, competitive assessments, teaming strategies, pricing strategy, communications plans, and action plans for new opportunities.
• Build proposal processes and develop training materials to ensure the enduring growth of the R&D portfolio.
• Provide recommended prioritization of new sponsored research opportunities to the leadership team.
• Establish and demonstrate professional network with key customers, influencers, and executive decision-makers in the national security community and gain insight into strategic direction, policies, R&D priorities, allocated budgets, and plans associated with relevant national security programs.

What You Should KnowDue to the requirement to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green cards), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or a temporary resident under amnesty provisions) may apply.What We Can OfferWe can offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be StatementsBe Collaborative. Be Impactful. Be Boulder.What We Require

• Master’s degree in science, engineering, business, management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of ten years of experience in Federal Business Development and or Strategic Capture and Proposal Management.

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated record of success and credibility within both the national security and academic communities.
• Current knowledge of business development process lifecycle from the identification of an opportunity through capture and bid.
• Demonstrated high-level administration and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work within a sophisticated, dynamic, matrixes structure across colleges and university administration.

What We Would Like You To Have

• A minimum of two years of experience working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary role at, or with, an academic institution
• Program management and/or Contracting experience in the Federal Government or Industry
• Active and or previous security clearance with the ability to acquire clearance.

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time.
Please apply by Saturday, December 5th for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu