DHS Portfolio Manager

Job Title: DHS - Portfolio Manager

Location: 8201 Greensboro Dr 22102 VA (Hybrid Working - 2-3 days in office)

Summary: Red Cedar Consultancy LLC a fast-growing federal government IT contracting company has an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Manager to join our team in McLean VA. The ideal Portfolio Manager will have experience in business development capture management and IDIQ/MAC/SAC/BPA Task Order Management.This position will require a very strong understanding of the DHS customers organization technology and end users and to capitalize on that understanding to improve Red Cedars competitive position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Aggressively pursue and qualify new opportunities within the DHS and Defense Agencies addressable market space that yield new incremental revenue and profitable growth. The BD Executive leads capture efforts to secure new or re-compete contracts or task order business. The BD Executive develops strategy including business and help with technology solution for pursuit of opportunities; responsible for building and maintaining the business areas pipeline identifies potential customers competitive assessments price-to-win strategies teaming partners and participates in bid and proposal activities.
• Identifies and qualifies opportunities for new new opportunities/ capabilities that competitively position Red Cedars solutions. Leverage value-added solutions into new adjacent markets. Maintain and grow business relationships with industry partners client representatives and government customers that focus on solutions offerings and opportunities to marketing campaigns. Support lifecycle Capture Management efforts including new business and re-competes which increases win on targeted new business/re-compete opportunities.
• Proactively lead customer prospecting and engagements to gain insight influence and shape re-compete/new opportunities. Coordinates and exchanges information with SVP of Growth BD Executives Account Managers Delivery/Program Managers Solution Architects experts and other personnel to achieve organic and new business growth targets. Maintain accurate and timely records of business opportunities and ongoing account activities which includes pipeline reporting new customer data and revenue data for current customers. Articulate and present those business opportunities to senior management as needed.
• Research identify and develop a business strategy regarding new opportunities for assigned customers develop tactical and strategic opportunity pipeline. Supports the development of capture plans proposals solutions plans of action business plans and marketing materials.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant solutions/services in order to successfully meet client requirements. Participate in tradeshows or conferences to identify new business opportunities. Develop update and present a forecast and pipeline report on business opportunities for assigned customers. Educate current and prospective clients and customers on Red Cedars services.
• Work closely with the Proposal Management Team to convert capture and customer intel into effective win-themes. Review and supervise responses to ensure the win themes are optimally incorporated. Ensure communication between the BD and Proposal team throughout the lifecycle of the proposal.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelors degree in business economics political science or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience BD and Capture Management
• Experience developing business in the Government market in the fields of information technology cyber security AI/ML GIS and/or data analytics solutions and services
• Strong understanding of Federal acquisition processes and regulations including FAR.
• Team Player capable of working within a collaborative environment. Self-starter who exhibits attention to detail and expert organization skills.
• Experience in use of DELTEK GovWIN IQ HigherGov NextStage/CRM tools.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic & Tactical Planning
• Account Development/ Acquisition
• Target Marketing & Penetration
• Process Policy and Best Practices Formulation
• Customer Engagement Presentations/Closing
• NDA/TA/Contract Negotiations
• Ability to write and speak compelling proposal-quality prose and a demonstrated history of winning new work/closing deals
• IDIQ Task Order Capture Management
  • Vehicles: NITAAC CIO-SP3 SB
  • POLARIS (SB 8A PENDING)
  • OASIS (8A PENDING SB HUBZONE)
  • ITES-3S
  • AIR FORCE SBEAS
  • GSA MAS HACS & CLOUD
  • SEAPORT-NXG
  • DLA JETS 2.0 (SB 8A)
• Fully capable of using MS 365 Office Suite Tools: Word Excel PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service/client facing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality ethics and integrity.

Preferred Skills:

• Active DoD SECRET or TS Clearance or DHS Clearance is a BIG PLUS
• Previous DHS Experience is a BIG PLUS
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and CRM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent attention-to-detail meticulous proactive self-motivated and able to work in a multi-tasking deadline-driven environment.
• Be flexible with work timings and availability as governed by immediate deliverable.
• Ability to prioritize workload solve problems stay organized and work in a fast-paced environment and highly competitive industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills integrity willingness to go above and beyond motivation to learn contribute and grow alongside the team!
• Possess a professional demeanour and attitude with an ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Naturally curious and have the initiative to research and problem solve.

Other:

• Business Travel as needed up to 30% is expected