Federal Proposal Manager

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Work The Proposal Manager leads the proposal development team in the AFS Proposal Lifecycle to drive the development and submission of compliant and compelling proposals. The Proposal Manager takes ownership in the following: Manage all aspects of the proposal process providing strategic and tactical advice and guidance to the proposal development team Lead the Proposal Management Team (PMT) in the AFS proposal lifecycle to plan, communicate, and execute the required activities, review milestones, and approvals prior to proposal submission Apply the Proposal Development Center’s processes, tools, and templates to support all proposal development efforts Establish and maintain communication with AFS Contract Management, Legal, and Pricing teams supporting the RFx to confirm effective collaboration through proposal development Work with the functional area contributors to coordinate the proposal schedule, review milestones, and deliverables for all proposal documents. Provide guidance to volume leads (VLs) and writers, review the response, consult with PMT, lead color teams, and maintain schedule, keeping tasks on track. Maintain coordination / scheduling for Pricing volume. Collaborate and lead the collective development of the proposal management plan such as schedule, annotated outline, kick-off presentation, daily team touchpoints, proposal contact lists, and training plan with the [proposal coordinator] Reviews, understands, and deploys the AFS proposal process particularly the Proposal Management Playbook. Listens proactively to suggestions from other PDC team members and makes adjustments as necessary. Participates in Lessons Learned sessions when applicable to the proposal opportunity. Closes out assigned actions expeditiously. Matches work schedule with the majority of the proposal team. Keeps team aware of forecasted time out of the proposal room. Identifies backup resources for 8-hour or longer absences and communicates the plan to the team. Exercises good judgment and clear concise, active listening-based communication methodologies while working with proposal teams to get the work accomplished in a courteous, professional manner. Responsible for fostering a positive work environment Provide on-site support to Proposal Teams when required. Provides real time status updates to PDC Lead (ie RFx release, extensions, delays, submission, award notices).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
7-10 years of experience managing federal proposals
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams under tight deadlines
Experience developing compliant and compelling proposal content
Knowledge of proposal lifecycle, including capture, planning, and submission
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance

Nice To Haves

Shipley or APMP certification
Familiarity with CRM or proposal-management tools
Knowledge of pricing development process
Experience managing FEDSIM and non-Traditional acquisitions to include Other Transaction Authority (OTAs) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSOs) proposals preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the proposal process providing strategic and tactical advice and guidance to the proposal development team
Lead the Proposal Management Team (PMT) in the AFS proposal lifecycle to plan, communicate, and execute the required activities, review milestones, and approvals prior to proposal submission
Apply the Proposal Development Center’s processes, tools, and templates to support all proposal development efforts
Establish and maintain communication with AFS Contract Management, Legal, and Pricing teams supporting the RFx to confirm effective collaboration through proposal development
Work with the functional area contributors to coordinate the proposal schedule, review milestones, and deliverables for all proposal documents.
Provide guidance to volume leads (VLs) and writers, review the response, consult with PMT, lead color teams, and maintain schedule, keeping tasks on track.
Maintain coordination / scheduling for Pricing volume.
Collaborate and lead the collective development of the proposal management plan such as schedule, annotated outline, kick-off presentation, daily team touchpoints, proposal contact lists, and training plan with the [proposal coordinator]
Reviews, understands, and deploys the AFS proposal process particularly the Proposal Management Playbook.
Listens proactively to suggestions from other PDC team members and makes adjustments as necessary.
Participates in Lessons Learned sessions when applicable to the proposal opportunity.
Closes out assigned actions expeditiously.
Matches work schedule with the majority of the proposal team.
Keeps team aware of forecasted time out of the proposal room.
Identifies backup resources for 8-hour or longer absences and communicates the plan to the team.
Exercises good judgment and clear concise, active listening-based communication methodologies while working with proposal teams to get the work accomplished in a courteous, professional manner.
Responsible for fostering a positive work environment
Provide on-site support to Proposal Teams when required.
Provides real time status updates to PDC Lead (ie RFx release, extensions, delays, submission, award notices).