Description
Join a dynamic team as a Proposal Manager and play a crucial role in developing high-quality, compliant proposals for Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal customers. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our business development efforts and grow your proposal management expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage proposals throughout the entire lifecycle.
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and oversee meetings.
- Train, coach, and mentor business development team members.
- Plan, schedule, and manage proposal development efforts and plans.
- Create and maintain a proposal filing system in SharePoint.
- Develop document outlines, compliance matrices, and writing templates.
- Create PowerPoint slides, schedules, and other proposal tools to ensure quality results.
- Document and maintain proposal processes.
- Ensure proposals are compliant, responsive, and properly formatted for submission.
- Edit proposal sections according to internal writing guides.
- Generate content through interviews with subject matter experts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience: At least 8 years in writing and managing proposals for major Federal agencies. A bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, or a related field is required. Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
- Skills: Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Competencies: Strong organizational and time management skills, excellent interpersonal and proactive communication abilities, and experience with project management functions including resource planning, scheduling, and task delegation.
- Writing Proficiency: Demonstrated skills in technical writing/editing and team leadership.
- Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with version control management practices and technologies.
- Citizenship: US Citizenship required.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain a US DoD Government Clearance at the Secret level or higher.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, lift at least 25 pounds, and commute to the designated onsite work location as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- APMP Foundation Certification or equivalent knowledge of best practices in proposal development.
- Completion of Shipley Core courses or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and other web-based collaboration applications.
- Local to Northern Virginia is a plus, but not required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or other related medical conditions), marital status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, ancestry, caste, military or uniformed service member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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If you're passionate about proposal management and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply!
Employment Type: Full-Time