Government Proposal Manager

Summary

Join WinBiz as a Proposal Manager and collaborate with the Director of Consulting Services to plan, staff, and execute government proposals for diverse clients. You will manage all phases of proposal development, from strategy to final delivery, tailoring industry-standard methodologies to client needs. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and writing skills, along with experience managing virtual teams and navigating complex proposal processes. As a 1099 Independent Contractor, you will work remotely, predominantly with clients in the US Eastern Time Zone. You will be responsible for ensuring proposal compliance, managing deadlines, and fostering team cohesion. Success in this position demands exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Requirements

• Native fluency in American business English and expert-level writing skills
• 7-10+ years of experience in Proposal Management
• Shipley certification or APMP Foundation credential
• Strong execution of industry best practices (e.g., Shipley and APMP) such as kickoffs, color reviews, compliance, win themes, schedule, resumes, past performances, etc
• Superior writing skills and strong understanding of proposal writing standards (acronyms, format, compliance, etc.)
• Understanding and experience in Federal Acquisition methodologies, contract vehicles, task orders, etc
• Expert-level familiarity with Microsoft Word, including styles sheets, tables, cross-references, and page layout
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, especially with respect to version control
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects with absolutely inflexible deadlines
• Ability to interact successfully with people at all levels, including senior executives
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, as well as monitor concurrent tasks effectively
• Ability to manage a disparate team that may include multiple companies
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to closing all gaps
• Able to work effectively in a remote enterprise and participate in or lead virtual meetings with clients during business hours in US time zones
• Access to a strong Internet connection and a personal computer that can run the latest version of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the proposal development process including: strategy, win themes/discriminators, outlines and compliance matrices, color reviews, writing and editing, graphic design, desktop publishing, document production, and packaging and delivering
• Tailor industry-standard methodologies (e.g., Shipley or APMP) to the needs of smaller clients
• Collaborate with senior WinBiz and Client executives to oversee the entire proposal response, managing the team with a commitment to “doing what it takes” to produce a winning proposal
• Know when to escalate issues to Client or WinBiz executives before they become crises
• Manage other WinBiz contractors, and build a sense of cohesion for the team
• Write and edit for clarity and simplicity, translating jargon into plain English in the active voice while copy editing for grammatical perfection
• Work with Client and Writers to structure templates for the technical volume, management volume, resumes, and past performance examples to RFP instructions (Section L), reflecting the Statement of Work (Section C) and evaluation criteria (Section M)
• Review RFP requirements and analyze amendments for impact on content
• Edit for “fit” when necessary to achieve desired page count without sacrificing impact or compliance
• Continuously check compliance against RFP requirements and participate in or lead status meetings, color reviews, and white glove reviews

Benefits

This is a project-based, remote work, 1099 Independent Contractor position