Proposal Manager

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Coforma

πŸ’΅ $117k-$143k
πŸ“Remote - Worldwide

Summary

Join Coforma as an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of compelling proposals for government solicitations. You will manage proposal schedules, resources, and progress, working with cross-functional teams to create compliant and winning proposals across various sectors. This role requires experience in US government contracting and a background in digital technology and design services. The position offers a competitive salary range ($117,420 to $143,170) and benefits, and is a US-based remote position with some travel required. Coforma values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative spirit, strong writing skills, and a passion for improving government services.

Requirements

  • Have at least 4 years of proposal management experience (coordination, writing, editing, and production)
  • Be a collaborative, cooperative, and strategic thinker who leads by example
  • Have a clear history of building excellent proposal submissions and winning new business
  • Have delivered examples of innovative process improvements to make the proposal creation process more efficient for team members
  • Be a strong writer with the ability to thoughtfully edit others’ writing, crafting a unified voice across multiple contributors
  • Have a wide appreciation of the digital services landscape and a good understanding of human-centered design and product development methodologies
  • Have a passion for or interest in improving government services for citizens and can foster ideas that innovate and reframe end-user expectations
  • Want to actively support the overall culture of a busy, growing company
  • Be a full-time resident of the contiguous United States (must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship)

Responsibilities

  • Collaboratively lead the proposal process and develop compliant, competitive, and compelling proposals through effective collaboration with internal staff, external partners/teammates, consultants, and supporting vendors
  • Perform detailed analysis of RFI/RFQ/RFP requirements
  • Develop the proposal schedule, outlines, and compliance matrix
  • Lead the proposal throughout the lifecycle from pre-RFP to proposal submission
  • Refine content provided by section authors, if needed
  • Draft and edit compliant templates and documents in response to RFIs, RFPs, sources sought, white papers, requests for capabilities statements, etc
  • Lead non-traditional proposals such as oral presentations and technical challenges
  • Issue and track data calls of teammates and supporting partners
  • Coordinate with other involved departments to achieve proposal objectives in a timely manner and remain current on all amendments and modifications
  • Prepare and lead efficient proposal kickoff meetings, color review meetings, stand-up calls, solutions sessions, etc
  • Utilize the proposal library and conduct subject matter expert (SME) interviews to create the initial draft of the proposal, as needed
  • Work with SMEs to build out content repositories to create efficiencies in proposal development
  • Provide insight, leadership, guidance, and actively collaborate with writers on all proposal content
  • Conduct compliance checks, facilitate proposal reviews, and provide related process training and guidance to proposal teams
  • Study industry best practices on proposal writing and engage with company mentors to fine-tune the Coforma approach
  • Collaborate closely with our MarComms and Virtual Design teams to understand and assure proposal alignment with Coforma’s messaging pillars, voice and tone, style, and style guides
  • Document proposal debriefs, conduct proposal lessons learned, and implement actions to improve process efficiency and content improvement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have Proposal Management Foundation and/or Practitioner certification from the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) or other proposal-related certification(s)
  • Have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application to proposals, specifically compliance
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as proven experience writing, reviewing, and editing proposals and associated content
  • Have excellent time management and the ability to manage overlapping projects
  • Be a proven leader with demonstrated ability to lead teams in a matrixed environment
  • Have proven proposal leadership skills on multiple, complex, competitive proposals
  • Be a team player and team builder
  • Be a self-starter; successful multi-tasker; highly organized; drives projects to completion
  • Work well with all levels of the organization
  • Have excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing/shifting priorities

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO along with paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • A 401(k) plan with an employer match
  • Internet, phone, and home office stipends
  • A professional development fund along with numerous growth opportunities
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