Proposal Manager

Company: Strategic Support Solutions
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Proposal Manager leads proposal activities and serves as a contributor/content developer and primary editor. This position will assign and manage writing; established requirements for technical and subject matter experts (SME); and collaborate with proposal team to develop proposal response format and structure. The Proposal Manager will develop proposal complete proposals in accordance with industry best-practices (Shipley or other methods). Manages and collects all data calls and writing assignments to develop and submit complete, compliant, and compelling proposals. Exercises full responsibility and authority for the proposal development process from pre-RFP strategy meetings with capture management team through award notification, and ensures the development, production, and delivery of persuasive on-time, compliant, high-quality proposals. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Analyzes RFPs; develops outlines and compliance matrices. Formats and develops proposal outlines and documents for each proposal volume. Proofreads and edit material submitted by writers to ensure a quality document is being distributed to reviewers and ultimately the customer. Coordinates technical efforts with operational performance groups. Prepares and manages proposal schedules.Prepares and holds proposal kickoff and progress meetings. Prepares and provides data calls to teaming partners related to capabilities statements, past performance, and technical responses. Participates in strategy discussions/decisions. Develops, communicates, and tracks proposal milestones. Conducts formal proposal reviews in accordance with the Shipley methods. Translates technical data into meaningful customer value propositions. Leads and conducts proposal editing, formatting, compliance checks, final proposal assembly and delivery. Required Experience, Training & Certifications:Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Journalism, or a related field with a minimum of two years of proposal management experienceAbility to conduct research and generate original content.Thorough understanding of Government contracting processes and procedures.Demonstrated knowledge of Government proposal development processes.The skill to independently define, schedule, and manage the proposal preparation process, including the ability to understand and analyze the details of an RFP is a must.Minimum of five years Government proposal experience.Excellent time and resource management skills.Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Microsoft Office 365, MS Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Skype for Business, Visio, and MS Project. Basic ability to create graphics using MS Office tools.Expert level knowledge and experience in MS Word.Possess excellent writing skills for both technical and marketing-focused contentBasic experience with Adobe program(s) such as Acrobat.Basic knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) and related federal regulations.Knowledge of contract/proposal pricing requirements for Cost/Price Volumes.Knowledge of various government contract types such as: Time and Materials (TM), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Firm Fixed (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).Possess strong presentation and communication skills.Ability to be flexible and adaptable while maintaining and exhibiting excellent attention to detail.Ability to support fast pace and changing scheduleRemote work available.

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