Proposal Manager

Our client is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to support corporate requirements. The Proposal
Manager will coordinate and produce the required (RFI, PPQ, RFP etc.) response while assembling a proposal team that has the skills to prepare and submit a winning proposal. Responsibilities include the introduction and implementation of all necessary proposal procedures and governance. This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to meet challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes
• Actively manage and serve as central point of contact on assigned proposals including management of schedule, compliance, content, reviews and final submission
• Review RFPs and create proposal outlines, development plans, schedules, as well as ensure compliance with RFP requirements
• Conduct kick-off meetings and color reviews with external partners and stakeholders
• Work with senior staff and subject matter experts to develop compelling proposal content customized for specific client needs
• Support the writing of certain proposal sections (e.g., Corporate Experience, Past Performance, Management Plan)
• Manage multiple proposal tasks with rapid turnaround requirements and strict deadlines
• Oversee proposal management team

Requirements:

• Eight (8) or more years of experience
• Recent experience with the successful pursuit of a GWAC/IDIQ
• Recent experience with winning task order pursuits
• Solid understanding of skills needed to support corporate requirements
• Proven ability in planning, producing, and delivering compliant proposals within a complex business environment
• Experienced in scheduling and running proposal kickoff meetings, leading storyboarding sessions, facilitating key review meetings / final document review, coordinating proposal governance / sign off, document production, and delivery of the completed proposal
• Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint skills
• Proficiency with graphics needed for proposal requirements – both in creating and updating source documents

Preferred: 

• APMP Foundation (Practitioner or Professional level desirable) or APMP Capture Practitioner
• Secret level security clearance
• Experience of designing, managing, and updating a Content Library or Proposal Automation Solution.