Remote Junior Proposal Manager

Summary

Join our team as a skilled Junior Proposal Manager to manage the proposal process for multiple types of bids and develop compliant, compelling proposals that meet RFP requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications, or relevant area of study
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a proposal writer or proposal coordinator
• Experience working with project teams and subject matter experts to develop complex proposals
• Advanced skills in writing, editing, and proofreading, including proficiency with at least one industry editorial style guide (e.g., GPO, Chicago, AP)
• Understanding of the federal procurement process and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency-specific regulations
• Ability to work in a high-paced work environment supporting multiple proposals simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to serve as team leader to coordinate numerous proposal efforts simultaneously within tight timeframes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, etc

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal development process from RFP release to proposal submission
• Develop compliant and compelling proposals that meet the requirements of the RFP, reflect a value proposition, and are aligned with our company's capabilities and strengths
• Analyze solicitations to develop detailed, annotated proposal templates
• Facilitate working sessions with SMEs, executives, teaming partners, authors, and other contributors to develop storyboards, solutions, and graphics
• Work with the director proposal management and other senior leaders to develop win themes, differentiators, and value propositions that will set our proposals apart from the competition
• Edit proposal content for effectiveness (e.g., clarity, readability, accuracy, persuasiveness, and compliancy) as well as style (e.g., grammar, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure, and spelling)
• Develop proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and other proposal management tools to ensure the quality, consistency, and timeliness of all proposals
• Manage proposal production ensuring a quality presentation, ease of evaluation, and that all proposals are delivered on time
• Develop and maintain a proposal library, including past performance references, resumes, and other proposal content that can be repurposed for future proposals

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid time off
• Federal holidays
• Matching 401K plan