** Must be willing to assist with some writing tasks **
** Must have Federal Proposal Experience **
** Must live in the US 3 of the last 5 years = USC or GC only **
** Candidates local to VA / DC / MD will get preferential treatment but open to nationwide ** EST hours of operation
| Key Areas: | RFI, PPQ, ITT, RFP experience Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of proposal management and related experience or 9+ years of related experience in lieu of degree. 3+ years of experience leading Federal IDC and/or stand-alone contract proposals, including SF330s, ranging from $50M to $200M. Support other Proposal Operations activities (e.g., content databases, SharePoint library management) as needed |
- Assignment Duration:
| Contract to Permanent Hire |
- Interview Process:
| 2x Video Interview |
Job Position: Federal Proposal Manager
Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead and manage written proposals, orals preparations, and presentations from Pre-Proposal Phase through Post
Proposal Phase.
Interpret technical, experience, personnel, management and/or other requirements of solicitations (e.g., SF330,
RFP, Pre-solicitation, RFI, Sources Sought, EN, Shortlist, Orals, etc.).
Coordinate and produce the proposal (RFI, PPQ, ITT, RFP etc.) response whilst assembling a proposal team that has
the skills to prepare and submit a winning proposal.
Coordinate and review / edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders.
Oversee and/or produce schedules, outlines, contact lists, agendas, proposal kickoffs and reviews, technical
solution sessions, and other proposal-related tasks and meetings.
Write, edit, and/or rewrite to incorporate win strategy and themes, differentiators, and technical solutions into
proposal document(s) in a well-articulated and consistent manner, reflecting a clear understanding of the
requirement(s).
Develop compliance matrices and arrange for/conduct compliance reviews. Also, oversee development of high
quality, high impact artwork and graphics for proposals.
Facilitate and/or lead proposal reviews (e.g., Annotated Mock-ups (AMU's), Initial Draft, Red Team) and make
recommendations for content improvement and compliance.
Collaborate with executives, management teams, functional units, BD personnel, partners, and subject matter
experts to provide proposal leadership, support, and overall direction.
Maintain tight, proactive communication with proposal, capture, and business unit leadership to secure necessary
resources and activities are available to achieve a successful proposal submission.
Manage multiple proposal tasks with, sometimes, rapid turnaround deadlines.
Support other business development professionals (e.g., writing, editorial support, volume management, review
participation) when necessary, as part of a team-first capture and proposal organization.
Support other Proposal Operations activities (e.g., content databases, SharePoint library management) as needed.
Work with the Pricing Lead, if required, to provide inputs on developing competitive pricing strategies, salary
surveys, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of proposal management and related experience or 9+ years of related
experience in lieu of degree.
3+ years of experience leading Federal IDC and/or stand-alone contract proposals, including SF330s, ranging from
$50M to $200M.
Understanding of, and experience with, the Federal procurement process and regulations (e.g., FAR).
Successful track record of high quality, high scoring proposals.
Excellent writing, organizational, time management, prioritization, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work to meet deadlines (nights, weekends, and holidays at times).
Ability to develop and/or assist technical and capture personnel in developing compelling themes, discriminators,
and messaging.
Ability to work well both in a team and independently.
Up-to-date knowledge of marketing, editing, graphic design, and other proposal management relevant proposal
best practices.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work with and manage geographically dispersed, virtual teams.
Ability to create original content using interview and research techniques.
Intermediate- to Advanced-level MS 365 Word, MS 365 PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro user.
Fluency with other MS 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint).
Experience using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
Ability to remain calm, tactful, positive, and constructive within a dynamic environment consisting of diverse
personalities, while operating within strict deadlines and, sometimes, stressful situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing proposals for Federal Enterprise-level IT/Cybersecurity services pursuits.
Experience managing proposals for Federal IT/Engineering/Operations pursuits.
Skilled in editing and rewriting for clarity, incorporating win messages, and "one voice" narratives, within
technical documents and proposals.
Advanced-level MS 365 Word, MS 365 PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro user.
Intermediate-level MS 365 Teams, MS 365 SharePoint.
Intermediate- to Advanced-level Adobe Creative Cloud user.
