Proposal Manager

Aston Carter

6d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Prepare and manage proposals from initial request to final submission and close-out. Review and analyze solicitation materials to ensure proposal compliance and responsiveness to client requirements. Develop proposal artifacts including proposal plans, compliance matrices, outlines, storyboards, schedules, data calls, page allocation, themes, and discriminators. Collaborate with the capture manager to lead all critical milestones in the proposal process, including kickoff, color reviews, and working group meetings. Write compelling executive summaries, past performance write-ups, resumes, and other proposal elements. Write and edit proposal content, and work with the design team to develop graphics, tables, and charts. Demonstrate dedication to leading and supporting proposal responses to completion. Monitor and measure proposal progress and completion status. Coordinate and participate in final proposal production activities. Perform peer reviews and contribute to the process of continual improvement within the department. Mentor junior-level proposal staff. Maintain the proposal knowledge management database.

Requirements

6+ years of IT or Engineering Services Proposal Management experience.
Full-cycle proposal management and writing experience.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
In-depth knowledge of how to analyze a solicitation and structure a proposal to be compliant, responsive, and competitive.
Understanding of the Government contracting and procurement process and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Understanding of the Shipley Business Development Lifecycle process.
Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce a winning proposal.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills, experience, and personalities.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal government proposals.
Familiarity with FAR and DFAR.
Ability to lead and support proposal responses to completion.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage proposals from initial request to final submission and close-out.
Review and analyze solicitation materials to ensure proposal compliance and responsiveness to client requirements.
Develop proposal artifacts including proposal plans, compliance matrices, outlines, storyboards, schedules, data calls, page allocation, themes, and discriminators.
Collaborate with the capture manager to lead all critical milestones in the proposal process, including kickoff, color reviews, and working group meetings.
Write compelling executive summaries, past performance write-ups, resumes, and other proposal elements.
Write and edit proposal content, and work with the design team to develop graphics, tables, and charts.
Demonstrate dedication to leading and supporting proposal responses to completion.
Monitor and measure proposal progress and completion status.
Coordinate and participate in final proposal production activities.
Perform peer reviews and contribute to the process of continual improvement within the department.
Mentor junior-level proposal staff.
Maintain the proposal knowledge management database.