Senior Proposal Manager

SAIC•Reston, VA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Subject Matter Experts to manage the development of written proposals and orals presentation slides. This hybrid position is with our Proposal Development Center in Reston, VA. Position includes remote and on-site work. The Senior Proposal Manager will work closely with business development and operational personnel to develop and deliver winning, high-quality Federal Government proposals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

Experience working with Subject Matter Experts to manage the development of written proposals and orals presentation slides
Experience developing and delivering winning, high-quality Federal Government proposals
Experience managing all aspects of proposal lifecycle activities, including pre-proposal planning, kickoff meetings, schedule development and enforcement, compliance, action/issue tracking, writing instructions, and team guidance
Experience developing and maintaining proposal artifacts such as kickoff materials, compliance matrix, proposal structure, schedules, daily stand-up agendas, team contact lists, and review briefings
Experience providing a structured methodology and process for both the creative and management aspects of complex responses for both written and oral Federal Government proposals
Experience ensuring compliance across the proposal by tracking solicitation updates, revising critical artifacts (e.g., schedules, outlines, matrices, slides), and performing regular compliance checks
Experience reviewing and analyzing proposal sections for compliance with solicitation requirements and for clear, consistent messaging of win strategies
Experience applying industry best practices with attention to compliance
Experience participating in color team reviews and recovery, including facilitating post-review updates and implementing approved content changes
Experience facilitating and participating in Color Reviews
Experience facilitating solution and collaborative strategy development sessions with capture and technical teams, identifying win themes, customer hot buttons, and innovative solution features/benefits to align client requirements across both written and orals proposals
Experience capturing and communicating proposed solutions during brainstorming sessions, applying critical thinking to refine, document, and align inputs with evaluator objectives
Experience collaborating with capture and solution teams to develop strategic messaging, impactful graphics, and cohesive proposals that emphasize "Why SAIC" messaging
Experience leveraging advanced proposal tools and frameworks to enhance narrative impact and align content with SAIC's methodologies and win strategies
Experience providing constructive feedback and guidance to writers to refine content for accuracy, compliance, and narrative impact
Experience developing, refining, and/or utilizing templates, tools, and standardized processes to streamline proposal development in alignment with industry and SAIC best practices
Experience collaborating with Capture Manager, Lead Solution Architect, Orals Coach, and Lead Graphic Artist to create orals presentations, including outline development, slide layout, integration of capture intelligence, integration of win themes and strategies, and periodic technical and substantive reviews
Experience facilitating wall walks to help progress slides
Experience helping writers develop draft slide content and layout
Experience applying advanced visual communication techniques to advise on, help create, and review conceptual graphics and deliver data-driven orals solutions tailored to evaluator objectives
Experience facilitating team communication through daily stand-ups, regular updates, progress tracking, and the management of action items
Experience clarifying and enforcing proposal roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment and accountability across capture managers, technical and subject matter experts, writers, production staff, and leadership
Experience collaborating with executive leadership, business development, and operations to allocate adequate resources and support high-quality, timely proposal submissions
Experience identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and removing barriers for team members by escalating needs and addressing issues for timely resolution
Experience navigating dynamic, high-tempo proposal environments with competing priorities by applying analytical expertise and data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of proposal lifecycle activities, including pre-proposal planning, kickoff meetings, schedule development and enforcement, compliance, action/issue tracking, writing instructions, and team guidance
Develop and maintain proposal artifacts such as kickoff materials, compliance matrix, proposal structure, schedules, daily stand-up agendas, team contact lists, and review briefings
Provide a structured methodology and process for both the creative and management aspects of complex responses for both written and oral Federal Government proposals
Ensure compliance across the proposal by tracking solicitation updates, revising critical artifacts (e.g., schedules, outlines, matrices, slides), and performing regular compliance checks
Review and analyze proposal sections for compliance with solicitation requirements and for clear, consistent messaging of win strategies
Apply industry best practices with attention to compliance
Participate in color team reviews and recovery, including facilitating post-review updates and implementing approved content changes
Facilitate and participate in Color Reviews
Facilitate solution and collaborative strategy development sessions with capture and technical teams, identifying win themes, customer hot buttons, and innovative solution features/benefits to align client requirements across both written and orals proposals
Capture and communicate proposed solutions during brainstorming sessions, applying critical thinking to refine, document, and align inputs with evaluator objectives
Collaborate with capture and solution teams to develop strategic messaging, impactful graphics, and cohesive proposals that emphasize "Why SAIC" messaging
Leverage advanced proposal tools and frameworks to enhance narrative impact and align content with SAIC's methodologies and win strategies
Provide constructive feedback and guidance to writers to refine content for accuracy, compliance, and narrative impact
Develop, refine, and/or utilize templates, tools, and standardized processes to streamline proposal development in alignment with industry and SAIC best practices
Collaborate with Capture Manager, Lead Solution Architect, Orals Coach, and Lead Graphic Artist to create orals presentations, including outline development, slide layout, integration of capture intelligence, integration of win themes and strategies, and periodic technical and substantive reviews
Facilitate wall walks to help progress slides
Help writers develop draft slide content and layout
Apply advanced visual communication techniques to advise on, help create, and review conceptual graphics and deliver data-driven orals solutions tailored to evaluator objectives
Facilitate team communication through daily stand-ups, regular updates, progress tracking, and the management of action items
Clarify and enforce proposal roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment and accountability across capture managers, technical and subject matter experts, writers, production staff, and leadership
Collaborate with executive leadership, business development, and operations to allocate adequate resources and support high-quality, timely proposal submissions
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and remove barriers for team members by escalating needs and addressing issues for timely resolution
Navigate dynamic, high-tempo proposal environments with competing priorities by applying analytical expertise and data-driven decision-making