Senior Proposal Manager

Job Description

Seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to oversee the general proposal pipeline and manage all aspects of select responses to federal proposal requests.

• Oversee the general proposal pipeline and ensure proposal resources are assigned to each effort
• Proactively manage all aspects of select responses to RFPs, TOPRs, and RFIs, including schedule, meetings, compliance matrices, outlines, teammate data calls, reviews, publication, and delivery
• Facilitate the development of solution concepts using storyboards or similar techniques
• Oversee proposal quality and use of IIA’s branding guidelines and templates
• Manage writing assignments to deliver responses on tight schedules
• Maintain a qualified consultant registry of proposal managers, oral coaches, writers, printers, and graphic artists and facilitate their onboarding and performance tracking for proposal efforts
• Write select proposal sections and RFI responses
• Track Government acquisition portals to ensure no amendments or modifications are missed
• Coordinate lessons learned briefings after each proposal delivery
• Develop templates for staffing, data collection, resumes, past performance, and decision gate reviews
• Manage active proposal SharePoint site and archives

• 2+ years managing federal proposals, including large, complex bids
• 3+ years writing federal proposals, including large, complex bids
• Shipley or comparable proposal development training
• Experience with all proposal volumes, including T&Cs, Pricing, Staffing, Resumes, Past Performance, Management, and Technical
• Facilitate the development of solution concepts using storyboards or similar techniques
• Understanding of pricing strategies, staffing models, and bases of estimates
• Excellent English grammar editing and proofing skills
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into plain English and graphics
• Ability to work collaboratively with capture, technical, and functional staff, as well as teammates
• Outstanding analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Sound business judgment
• Strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple high priority tasks
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends if needed to deliver response on time
• Manage and track multiple opportunities to ensure no amendments or modifications are missed
• Schedule and facilitate team meetings
• Work for proposal manager or independently, depending upon the assignment
• Develop templates for staffing, data collection, resumes, past performance, and decision gate reviews
• Manage proposal SharePoint site

Qualifications

• Graphics, SharePoint, or web development skills
• Technical knowledge of IT, data analytics, cybersecurity, R&D, or systems engineering
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations or product licensing
• Market knowledge of specific federal agencies
• Knowledge of federal market intelligence tools
• APMP Certification

Additional Information

This positions requires the ability and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Must be either a Green Card Holder or a US Citizen to be eligible for the Public Trust Clearance.

IIA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.

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