Proposal Manager

Oasys • Tysons, VA

8d • $120,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oasys International LLC (Oasys) is a federal government contractor providing technology, engineering, and professional services to civilian, defense, and homeland security customers. The Proposal Manager oversees the technical formulation of significant opportunities, themes, and strategies and leads proposal and technical-document development. The role manages proposal activities from pre-proposal planning through production, delivery, and lessons-learned capture, guiding technical staff, writers, subject-matter experts, and other contributors. It also involves writing promotional and corporate documents and reviewing RFPs, RFIs, and other bid requests. The Proposal Manager leads compliant responses that address request requirements and evaluation criteria and supports long-term strategy development for new business objectives.

The position is based in Fairfax, Virginia, with a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and skills.
• At least five years of progressive experience specifically as a Proposal Manager in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-volume proposal environment for a federal support services contracting firm.
• Five years of experience implementing and documenting formal capture and proposal processes for an established or growing company.
• Experience supporting proposal development and providing technical and management solutions.
• Strong knowledge of proposals for major IDIQ contracts, including OASIS, PACTS, and JETS.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet short timelines and deadlines; may need to work weekends and holidays to meet proposal deadlines.
• Government contract proposal-writing experience and experience responding to federal government solicitations.
• Experience with Shipley methodology.
• Completion of three to five industry-recognized proposal management training courses.
• Strong proposal team management skills, including the ability to direct large, fast-moving team efforts and motivate participation.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to conceptualize and write compelling, marketing-oriented proposal narratives.
• Working knowledge of MS Office business applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in APMP or another proposal-development-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal-development lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, and competitive proposal management, and take end-to-end ownership of related support processes.
• Analyze RFP requirements and create proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices.
• Manage diverse teams across prime contractors, subcontractors, and consultants; ensure RFP compliance; and write proposal sections as needed.
• Serve as a proposal writer, editor, and/or reviewer when not managing a proposal.
• Work with Solution Architects and the Capture Manager to develop and articulate technical, management, and phase-in solutions.
• Coordinate and lead storyboarding, kickoff, and review meetings in coordination with the Capture or Program Manager; develop strategic win themes and discriminators.
• Identify and adhere to proposal schedules, using a proposal calendar that includes color reviews, milestones, packaging, and delivery deadlines.
• Support proposals involving task orders and large, multifaceted efforts, including oral presentations, client reference checks, and technical, past performance, cost, and management volumes.
• Support long-term strategy development and approaches for achieving new business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior