Senior Proposal Manager

Nava PBC

2h•$103,500 - $117,000•Remote

About The Position

Working directly with Client Solutions Managers (industry term: Capture Manager) and Nava Subject Matter Experts, you will help to build the leading portfolio of mission-aligned digital transformation work. Day-to-day you will structure and execute our efforts to respond to solicitations and deliver design/coding challenges in support of Nava's growth goals. You'll be responsible for deconstructing procurement requirements, developing and orchestrating a schedule, and understanding the compliance architecture in order to help Nava deliver compliant, complete and compelling responses. Strategically, you will build our Proposal Management processes and practices and curate and grow Nava's core content in order to communicate our capabilities, experience and modern approach to delivering digital services.

Requirements

Experienced professional with 4+ years managing large solicitation responses for federal/state/local clients
Experience developing and iterating consistent and effective Proposal Management processes
Experience developing proposals in support of modern digital services, custom development or highly tailored solutions
Experience curating and building high value and broadly applicable 'evergreen' content
Experience creating or working with experts to translate complex concepts into compelling graphical content
Ability to guide a multi-vendor team to a winning bid by providing structure while being flexible to new information and gathering input and feedback from across the team
A proven ability to establish order, calm, and accountability through an effective proposal management practice
An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.

Responsibilities

Build a proposal management practice that helps Nava increase proposal quality and in support of Nava's growth goals
Lead Nava Client Solutions Managers, Subject Matter Experts and reviewers through well-structured proposal efforts; effectively engage Nava leadership (Contracts, Staffing, etc) and teaming partners at the right times with the right information
Author proposal content such as descriptions Nava's past performance and capabilities
Manage concurrent proposal efforts without sacrificing clarity or quality
Develop and support a compliance checklist for each opportunity, including evaluation criteria, required forms and contractual documents
Curate, organize and and build 'evergreen' content that speaks to Nava's capabilities, projects and modern practices

Benefits

Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers)
Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care