Capture & Proposal Writer/Manager

Our client offers exciting employment opportunities for individuals looking for a dynamic, fast-paced, growth-oriented work environment with a developmental career path. You will find a place where other people share your drive, motivation, and passion to make a real impact on the future of the company. As a member of our team, you will be instrumental in the delivery of (1) Systems Engineering & Integration Services; (2) Information Technology Services; (3) Information Assurance & Cyber Security Services; (4) Cloud Services; (5) Business Services and (6) Products. As a smaller, high-growth company, expectations are high, as are the rewards for hard work and results. We are committed to our employees, our customers, the quality of our services and products, along with the continued dedication to our growth strategy.

Benefits: Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Education & Tuition Reimbursment. Best 401(k) matching in the industry. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance, and coverage for a diverse employee population. 

Position: Proposal Manager / Writer [Requisition: 202302328]

Location: Remote

Clearance: Candidate must be a US Citizen, and have at least a Public Trust clearance.

Job Description: Our client seeks a highly motivated Proposal Manager and Writer to join our team to pursue multiple Government contracts and task orders. The successful candidate will coordinate with subject matter experts and write winning proposals using a disciplined proposal development and management process. This position will support complex proposal processes and all associated activities (e.g., gathering information, obtaining approval, and managing all deadlines related to the proposal.) This position will work closely with executive leadership, business development and operations management. This position is located in Remote.

• The Proposal Manager / Writer will primarily manage proposals supporting our business growth objectives, strategic initiatives, and service offerings. This position will also be responsible for tracking all bids and contracts awarded, which include:
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations as well as RFP terms and conditions;
• Developing proposal inputs by assembling information including project implementation, writing assignments for internal and external resources, methods, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation;
• Analyzing Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, preparing compliance/capabilities matrices, milestone schedules, outlines, and cross-references matrices to meet proposal requirements;
• Manages proposal development to integrate daily work assignments, develop project schedules, budgets, and plans, and manage personnel, finances, and facilities to achieve the proposal objectives;
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval.
• Enter and monitor tracking data for proposal status during all stages;
• Coordinate requirements with contributors and contribute proposal status information to review meetings;
• Create and coordinate data calls or matrixes to be sent and received from teammates and partners;
• Submit solicitation amendments to the proposal team and partners;
• Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals;
• Support BD process status meetings, milestone team reviews, and solution development activities
• Obtain approvals by reviewing proposals with company stakeholders;
• Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approaches, coordination, and boilerplate, implementing changes;
• Continually update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal networks;
• Manage the successful development of technical, schedule, and cost performance requirements throughout the proposal development process;
• Supervise and meet with proposal team personnel to discuss challenges, improvements, and company news
• Provide updates to management on proposal submission status;
• Lead debrief assessments to discuss and analyze recent wins and losses, which includes the development of presentation materials;
• Manages external proposal resources such as Graphic Artists and Proposal Writers;
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with potential partners;
• Contribute to the organization of the past performance library;
• Create compliance matrices/crosswalks to ensure compliance for all requirements of an RFP or other solicitation are met and all information required under any applicable law, regulation, and/or other protocol is furnished;
• Attend relevant industry day conferences, engage with procurement staff and gather/validate opportunity details;
• Manage and allocate proposal support resources to meet the proposal team’s workload of proposal activities;

Essential Skills & Experience:

• May be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance, if necessary
• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline
• At least five (5) years of experience responding to Federal Government Requests for Proposals (RFP) responses (RFP release, submittal, and contract award);
• Project management skills, including clear communication, effective leadership, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage multiple efforts at one time and work independently;
• Must be able to create technical content specific to the contract needs and use subject matter experts if necessary;
• Ability to make sound business decisions and relationships;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Graphic Design skills;
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification desired
• At least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or project manager position

Clearance: Candidate must be a US Citizen, and have at least a Public Trust clearance.

EEO Statement:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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