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Capture Manager / Proposal Specialist - NATO

Calian

Calian

Remote
Posted on May 10, 2025

Division: Learning

Calian has an exciting opportunity a Capture Manager / Proposal Specialist to join our corporate team.

Job Type
Permanent

Position Overview

The Capture Manager (NATO) will work closely with the Senior Director Business Development (Calian Europe) to provide capture, proposal and bid win support. This position is a remote Europe based position.

Responsibilities

  • Nursing degree such as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Diploma and graduated from a Registered Nursing Program by the Council of the College of Nurses
  • Support Senior Director Business Development in:
  • Champions new tender and the renewal of existing contracts and influences proposal requirements.
  • Works closely with Calian Proposals to develop the Technical Bid and manages the proposal timelines, compliance, and submission requirements.
  • Support proposal coordination, writing, development, submission.
  • Identifies and coordinates the SME inputs for tenders.
  • Reviews proposals and attends pricing meetings accordingly.
  • Supports the Bid approvals process.
  • Supports opportunity specific “Capture Plans” and opportunity “win strategies.”
  • Supports ownership and control of accounts through a short ramp-up and delivery period until such a time as it is deemed appropriate to formally move delivery management to Operations.
  • Works with the Calian Europe Director Operations/ Calian recruiting team.
  • Identification of internal process improvements.
  • General Support:
  • Support and contributes to Calian Europe, as requested, or required.
  • Supports and contributes to quarterly forecasts and annual budget development.
  • Support and contributes to Calian Europe, as requested, or required.
  • Supports and contributes to quarterly forecasts and annual budget development.
  • The above describes essential responsibilities and activities that are typical for an incumbent in this job.
  • This is not intended as an exhaustive list of tasks performed. Depending on organization requirement, other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

  • You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the NATO SECRET level
  • Deep understanding of defence and NATO, and defence requirements and terminology.
  • Experience in leading and contributing to proposals and tenders.
  • Experience in developing NATO specific tenders.
  • Five years of demonstrated success in development of winning bids.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
  • Proven experience of successfully managing a number of projects simultaneously.
  • A flexible approach to work with demonstrable ability to exercise initiative with minimal supervision.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent skills and knowledge.
  • Strong ability to liaise/ engage with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Present a professional, positive image that reflects well on the organisation.
  • Ability to build strong relationships, aligning with Calian’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

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Security clearances

  • A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
  • Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirementand process.