Remote Proposal Manager

Summary

McColm & Company seeks an experienced Proposal Manager to join their Business Development Unit, responsible for managing and delivering high-quality proposals that meet client requirements and milestones. The position is eligible for benefits including 11 paid holidays, generous PTO, health, dental, vision, disability insurances, and 401k benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing federal contract proposals over $10mm, preferably in the professional training, capacity building, and technical assistance areas
• Proven track record of successful proposal management, writing and winning proposals for Department of State and Department of Defense
• Strong understanding of the U.S. federal procurement process
• Exceptional proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Familiarity with TeamWork or other project management software is a plus
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong copyediting skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire proposal development process, including the development of proposal outlines, schedules, and compliance matrices
• Work closely with the Business Development Unit to develop strategies and win themes for each proposal
• Coordinate and lead proposal kick-off meetings and other internal meetings with stakeholders
• Conduct research to strengthen proposals, assist with writing background and technical proposal sections
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and technical writers to develop winning proposal content that is clear, compelling, and compliant
• Identify and recruit key personnel
• Review and edit proposal sections for clarity, consistency, and compliance with RFP requirements
• Lead and manage final production of technical volumes
• Ensure that proposals are delivered on time and meet quality standards
• Maintain up-to-date information in the proposal repository
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices in proposal development
• Assist with other business development activities as needed

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurances
• 401k benefits