Lise Wittels
About Lise Wittels
Lise Wittels serves as the Senior Director of the Corporate Proposal Center at LMI, where she has worked since 1993. She holds an MBA from the University of Maryland and a BA from Swarthmore College, and she has a strong track record in proposal development with a personal win rate exceeding 70%.
Current Role at LMI
Lise Wittels serves as the Senior Director of the Corporate Proposal Center at LMI. In this capacity, she has been instrumental in overseeing the governance, maintenance, and evolution of LMI’s pre-proposal and proposal development practices. Her role includes collaborating with various teams across the organization to assess business opportunities and develop multidisciplinary solutions tailored to customer missions. Wittels has been with LMI since 1993, accumulating 31 years of experience in this position.
Previous Experience at LMI
Before her current role, Lise Wittels worked as the Program Director for the Information Interoperability and Security Group at LMI from 2003 to 2007. During her four years in this role, she contributed to various projects that focused on information security and interoperability. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in managing complex programs within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Lise Wittels holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, where she studied Finance from 1982 to 1984. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Psychology from Swarthmore College, completing her studies from 1978 to 1982. Her educational background equips her with a diverse skill set applicable to her roles in proposal development and corporate strategy.
Proposal Development Contributions
In her role at LMI, Lise Wittels actively participates in complex proposal efforts as a member of both pink and red teams. She contributes to key sections and pricing strategies, leveraging her extensive experience to enhance the quality of proposals. Wittels has achieved a personal competitive win rate of over 70% in proposal development, reflecting her effectiveness in this area.
Tools and Processes Oversight
Lise Wittels oversees the development and updates of tools, templates, and checklists that facilitate the proposal development process at LMI. Her focus on improving these resources ensures that the proposal teams have the necessary support to create effective and competitive proposals, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the proposal development cycle.