Phia is hiring a
Senior Proposal Manager

Summary

The job is for a Senior Proposal Manager at phia, a small business specializing in Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, and other related areas. The role involves managing proposal development processes, collaborating with various departments, and leading cross-functional teams. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience in government contracting, 3+ years of supervisory/management experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• 10+ years of related proposal preparation experience in government contracting
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience
• Proven track record of leading successful proposals
• Strong understanding of Federal procurement processes and regulations (e.g., FAR)
• Proficiency in proposal development best practices (e.g., Shipley methodology)
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and writing skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required to meet proposal deadlines
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement streamlined proposal processes from pre-RFP capture to post-submittal phases
• Work closely with Capture Managers and Solution Architects to strategize and develop winning proposals
• Build and maintain detailed proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and outlines based on solicitations
• Analyze government solicitations, identify requirements, and respond rapidly to RFP amendments
• Manage cross-functional proposal teams, defining roles, responsibilities, and deadlines
• Facilitate proposal reviews and oversee the incorporation of feedback
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance proposal quality and team efficiency
• Prepare status reports and conduct reviews at all stages of the proposal process
• Collaborate with the Contracts department on negotiations when needed
• Provide training and mentorship on capture management and proposal development best practices
• Create proposal templates and structure requirements for consistency and compliance
• Assign writers and leads for various proposal sections
• Define and manage the review process, including data calls and feedback incorporation
• Hold debriefing meetings to capture lessons learned and improve future processes
• Write management sections and oversee the quality of all proposal content
• Manage task order proposals and larger, complex bids focused primarily within the IT, Cyber, and Intelligence government contracting arena
• Demonstrate high adaptability and effective stress management in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance to include dental and vision
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)