Bid and Proposal Manager

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based technology company focused on data interoperability integrity governance and security. We create solutions that collect reconcile transform and standardize data for business intelligence advanced analytics decision support and user transactions. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is composed of creative forward-looking thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to improve lives and generate a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial high-growth environment that values fresh ideas candid conversations and authentic teamwork.

Amida Technology Solutions is seeking a Bid and Proposal Manager. The successful candidate will spearhead and own all organizational proposal management preparation development and submission activities. This role will report to the Senior Director of Business Development. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to support public agencies nonprofit organizations and private companies in transforming their data into actionable insights. Preference will be given to candidates able to work a hybrid schedule in our DC office.

What you will do:

• Direct the proposal management lifecycle from pre-work (capture) through proposal submission to post-award service delivery transition
• Define and manage stakeholder roles and responsibilities across a multi-departmental response team (which includes solution architects SMEs and Amida leadership) to transform our competencies and past performance into compliant proposal content
• Prepare and administer master proposal schedules; ensure all deadlines and milestones are met
• Create validate and manage content in support of responses that incorporate Amida project experience and product lines
• Orchestrate solutioning activities (e.g. technical storyboards roster development reference packages and subcontractor documentation) throughout the proposal lifecycle
• Manage bid and proposal setup activities (e.g. creation of response calendars opportunity management plans and SharePoint sites) to ensure efficient response kickoffs and assembly
• Lead internal color team reviews to ensure effective progression in accordance with proposal response timelines
• Support pricing tasks (e.g. price-to-win analyses) and green team review activities
• Oversee compliance management and submission logistics across all proposal responses
• Support post-submission activities including procurement amendments orals preparation and development of lessons learned documentation
• Store and maintain proposal content and reference materials within Amidas knowledgebase for reuse and consistency

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree in Communications English Business or related field (Masters preferred)

Required Experience:

• 10 years of experience in bid and proposal management within a federal or state government contracting environment
• Experience in the development management and leadership of complex data-centric federal and state procurement responses
• Experience in the navigation of industry-leading procurement sites such as GovWin and GSA eBuy
• Experience and training in proposal management methodologies (e.g. APMP Shipley)
• Experience developing validating and delivering compliant documents based on federal and state procurement requirements
• Experience in (and comfort with) business partner communications and management of external response stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to simultaneously lead multiple highly differentiated proposal responses with overlapping deadlines
• Ability and understanding to derive and develop original technical and non-technical content in collaboration with solution architects and SMEs
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and state/federal procurement rules
• Expertise in project timeline and stakeholder management to complete tasks and milestones on time and within budget
• Excellent organizational time management prioritization communication and decision-making skills; exquisite attention to detail
• Expertise with proposal management tools such as SharePoint Microsoft Office suite Air Table and Salesforce
• Commitment to quality; strong written verbal and collaborative communication skills
• Aptitude and interest in obtaining an in-depth knowledge of Amida solutions and value proposition

Preferred:

• APMP (or other relevant) certification

Success at Amida:

Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and their ability to work effectively with both internal and client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work have great initiative are opinionated about the best ways of doing things and align quickly to decisions. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

Full-time regular employees at Amida enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting 4 weeks of PTO paid parental leave medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life/AD&D insurance and short-term disability. We also offer tuition/training assistance and team building opportunities to encourage professional growth and collaboration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

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