Senior Proposal Manager
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Job Summary
Organizational Overview
Our client is a nationally respected provider of health science and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. They provide comprehensive enterprise information technology strategic sourcing and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to contribute to the growth of new and retention of current business through the development of winning proposals through an end-to-end proposal management process inclusive of directing both internal and external resources. Reporting to the Vice President Bids & Proposals this senior position will be responsible for leading teams in organizing managing and winning large proposals and new IDIQ/GWACs within Federal Civilian and DoD communities.
As a senior member of the Bids and Proposals Team the Senior Proposal Manager plays a critical role in driving organizational growth through compliant compelling and competitive proposals. This highly visible position partners with leadership technical teams and external partners to shape winning strategies and ensure proposal excellence. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep experience in federal proposal management and a proven ability to lead complex multi-million-dollar proposals ($40M contract value).
Education Certifications and Years of Experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Communications English Journalism or a related major.
- Minimum 7 years managing federal proposal teams and producing winning proposals ($40M contract value) with demonstrated growth over time in the proposal field.
- Proven success with high-volume agency BPAs and GWACs (e.g. GSA MAS STARS III OMNIBUS).
Technical Skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint) and MS Teams.
- Familiarity with proposal management platforms (e.g. RFPIO Privia Loopio) and collaboration tools. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-driven tools and technologies (e.g. natural language processing generative AI or machine learning) to automate proposal development tasks such as content generation compliance checks and knowledge management.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to foster collaboration in a matrix environment.
- Exceptional writing editing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with superior organization and time management.
- Demonstrated experience in compliance quality assurance and proposal strategy development.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience with Federal Civilian Health agencies (CMS HHS) and/or DoD customers.
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS Section 508 compliance and federal acquisition regulations.
- Experience coaching for oral presentations technical challenges and video submissions.
- APMP and/or PMP certifications.
- Experience with Joint Ventures and/or CTAs.
- Knowledge of scorecard submissions for large IDIQs and GWACs.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the proposal writing process for highly strategic technical proposals by overseeing and being accountable for the planning writing editing production compliance and quality assurance working collaboratively with operating divisions and business proposal staff.
- Leverage experience and best practices in the development and implementation of successful proposal strategies processes and tools.
- Collaborate with proposal coordinator to maintain and modify when needed a comprehensive proposal knowledge management infrastructure including development and maintenance of proposal guides artifacts templates examples compliance and boilerplate text.
- Implement improvements and enhancements to the proposal management process and execution.
- Facilitate the development and distribution of appropriate proposal-related documentation including compliance matrices style guides outlines schedules writing guidance kick-off and color team review presentations.
- Coordinate with the contracts and pricing staff on cost and contractual volumes to ensure appropriate schedules and inputs.
- Author appropriate proposal sections and help conceptualize design graphic concepts.
- Coordinate and attend proposal status and team meetings.
- Ensure that technical proposals adhere to corporate standards for quality through rigorous quality assurance procedures.
- Envisions the entire proposal ties in the win themes reviews with the other groups runs status meetings understands dependencies between tasks and manages the entire proposal process.
- Performance Indicators (KPIs) established for the team such as 100% on-time submission of proposals.
Benefits
Compensation
Salary Range: $140000 -$175000
The salary range for this position is determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience qualifications skill level and location. The final salary offer will fall within this range and will be commensurate with the candidates background and the specific demands of the role.
Benefits
- PTO and 10 Paid Federal Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account
- Matching 401K
- Health Advocate & Concierge Services!
- Unlimited Job- Related Training & Development!
- Employee Recognition & Incentive Programs!
- Employee Appreciation & Company Sponsored Events!
- Opportunity to work with leading-edge technology!
- Community Outreach & Charity Work!
Physical Demands
This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office or remote setting. The employee is regularly required to sit use hands and fingers to operate computers and related equipment and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment up to 25 pounds may be required. The role may also involve bending reaching or kneeling when setting up or troubleshooting hardware. Visual acuity is necessary for prolonged use of computer monitors and diagnosing technical issues.
Our client is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Required Skills:
Minimum 7 years managing federal proposal teams and producing winning proposals ($40M contract value) with demonstrated growth over time in the proposal field. Proven success with high-volume agency BPAs and GWACs (e.g. GSA MAS STARS III OMNIBUS). High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint) and MS Teams. Familiarity with proposal management platforms (e.g. RFPIO Privia Loopio) and collaboration tools. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-driven tools and technologies (e.g. natural language processing generative AI or machine learning) to automate proposal development tasks such as content generation compliance checks and knowledge management.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Communications English Journalism or a related major.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Word
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- Proposal Writing
- Contracts
- Writing Skills
