Senior Proposal Manager
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Job Description
Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company fostering a culture of empowerment collaboration and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity intelligence analytics and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build innovate and secure your career.
Sentar is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager in Huntsville AL!
Role Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Proposal Manager to lead and support high-priority proposal efforts across our cybersecurity-focused portfolio. This position requires a highly organized detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills and deep experience navigating the full lifecycle of government proposals.
As a critical member of our Growth Team the Senior Proposal Manager will be expected to demonstrate sound judgment strong communication with executive leadership and the ability to coordinate with a small proposal team while maintaining hands-on responsibility for proposal execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage full-lifecycle proposal efforts (RFIs RFPs Task Orders etc.) in support of federal cybersecurity contracts.
- Review and understand Preliminary Draft and Final RFP documents to create compliant artifacts for proposal development. (Capabilities matrices compliance checklists storyboards volume templates.)
- Act as Proposal Lead on complex bids including IDIQs GWACs and agency-specific contracts.
- Step into a supervisory role for the Proposal Team (3-4 staff) as needed including team assignment coordination and reporting to upper leadership.
- Facilitate all proposal development activities including kick-off meetings compliance matrix development storyboarding writing assignments color team reviews and final production.
- Prepare documents for all reviews and final production. Strong MS Word skills required.
- Coordinate with Contracts Manager and Pricing Manager to build contracts and pricing narrative documents often providing baseline content for fillings (SF33 Section K OCI Pricing/accounting systems supporting documentation)
- Work closely with business development capture technical SMEs pricing and contracts to produce compelling compliant proposals.
- Develop and refine schedules and management tools to improve efficiency and quality.
- Monitor industry trends evaluate competitor strategies and provide competitive intelligence input to inform win themes and value propositions.
- Mentor junior proposal staff and foster a high-performance team culture.
- Serve as a thought leader in advancing proposal processes technology and collaboration tools.
- Strong focus on continuous process improvement
Qualifications:
Clearance Level: Secret or ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Education: Bachelors degree (Masters preferred)
Experience:
- 7 years of progressive experience in federal proposal management including lead roles on complex multi-volume bids.
- Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and proposal compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous proposals with aggressive deadlines.
- Experience in cybersecurity or other technical domains supporting the Department of Defense Intelligence Community or Civilian agencies.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand technical solutions and articulate customer benefits.
- Exceptional writing editing and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint Adobe Acrobat and proposal collaboration tools (e.g. Proposal Automation tools)
- Extensive Microsoft Word experience with style sheets templates outlines placing graphics and embedding Adobe Acrobat material is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with secure proposal environments and CUI handling.
- Experience supervising or mentoring a small team of proposal professionals.
- Experience with Meridian RFP Analysis software is a plus.
- Shipley and/or APMP training is a plus.
- APMP Certification is a plus.
Work Environment
- Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of two days per week onsite in the Huntsville AL office.
- Fast-paced collaborative environment with aggressive growth targets.
- Flexibility required for deadline-driven work including occasional evening or weekend support.
Benefits:
Our unique ownership model attracts top talent giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture promoting participation teamwork and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
- Voluntary Medical Dental Vision with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
- Voluntary Life Critical Illness Accident and Long Term Care insurance options
- Group Term Life Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
- Generous 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
- Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement maternity jury and military duty
- Mental health awareness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development reimbursement
- Recognition and Awards programs
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Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
