Proposal Manager

The Proposal Manager is responsible for proposal responses from start to finish to include both managing and drafting the responses. This role includes review of requirements, leading kick-off, and strategy calls, and creating compliant, compelling, high quality proposals. Proven ability in planning, producing, and delivering compliant proposals within a complex business environment. The Proposal Manager will be experienced in scheduling and running proposal kick-off meetings, leading storyboarding sessions, facilitating key review meetings / final document review, coordinating proposal governance / sign-off, document production and support in the delivery of the completed proposal. This role will focus on creating compelling proposals with a persuasive one voice and articulating strategic, customer-focused solutions for federal government agencies. Typical work-related activities include: • Analyzes RFPs to identify requirements and develop a proposal plan and schedule • Directs the proposal team through the process which includes developing the solution, content for proposals, developing schedules, facilitating meetings, making assignments, and managing the writing team; developing production schedules; compile, review and edit materials • Serve as liaison to other vendors in instances of proposal prime/sub relationships. • Assist in the preparation of any proposal follow-up presentations • Work with the proposal team to ensure win themes and other desired technical content is incorporated into the proposal document. • Utilizes ASHLIN's established process and procedures for proposal management • Writes and edits persuasive content and synthesizes key messaging such as win themes and discriminators that differentiates ASHLIN and resonates with customer. • Follows proposal writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone. • Obtains assistance from subcontractors and subject matter experts as required to shape content to reflect a cohesive message in one voice. • Helps translate technical information so it is clear to various audiences and technically accurate. • Improves proposal writing results by evaluating and updating processes, approaches coordination, and boilerplate as needed; obtains approvals from key stakeholders and implements changes. • Proposal automation software experience preferred (Smartsheet) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and multiple deadlines, and work with large groups to meet goals in a timely manner • Proficient with MS Office Suite (strong skills in MS Word - templates, styles, MS Excel, along with Visio) • Able to prioritize and multitask within a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with fluctuating priorities • Exceptional editorial and document management skills, including adhering to style, grammar, usage, and branding required • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including copy editing/proofing required • Ability to organize, write, and edit proposals with little supervision required • Strong ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with others with appropriate flexibility • Ability to work with and interact with all levels of management • Skills to include change management, customer relationship building • Ability to work nights and weekends when required to meet tight deadlines Experience: • A minimum of three years related experience required in any of the following: proposal writing, management of large-scale assessment programs, or new business development in an organization. • Ability to lead small to large groups of individuals • Shipley proposal training preferred Education: • Bachelor's degree in a related area required, preferably in business, English, communications • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.