Junior Proposal Manager

Summary

Join Blue Water Thinking as a Junior Proposal Manager and manage the proposal process for various bids, including IDIQ task orders and stand-alone contracts. Coordinate with project teams and subject matter experts to develop compliant, compelling, and timely proposals. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Proposal Management and will be responsible for the full proposal development process, from RFP release to submission. Responsibilities include proposal planning, writing, and color team reviews, as well as developing proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience as a proposal writer or coordinator. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

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
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal development process from RFP release to proposal submission, including proposal kickoff meetings, proposal planning, proposal writing, and color team reviews
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• CF APMP certification
• Shipley training
• Experience with Department of Veterans Affairs proposals and / or IDIQ contracts

Benefits

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