Position LocationThis is a remote position.
Job OverviewThe Senior Proposal Manager leads and manages complex federal proposal efforts from assignment through contract award, ensuring compliance, quality, and strategic alignment with business development goals. This role oversees proposal writers and cross-functional contributors to produce high-quality, competitive responses to federal solicitations. The ideal candidate brings proven experience developing proposals across Chugach's core lines of business, Base Operations Support, Technical Services, and Construction. Expertise in leading complex proposal projects, acquisition strategy, requirements interpretation, and solution articulation is essential, along with exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The ability to mentor junior proposal managers as well as manage multiple concurrent proposals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is critical.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Duties:- Manages all phases of the proposal development process, starting with proposal assignment to contract award.
- Manages multiple proposals, sources sought/request for information responses, and other business development task and projects concurrently.
- Serves as a mentor and a leader for other proposal managers and writers, implementing and stewarding industry best practices and corporate proposal development SOPs as a role model for the larger team.
- Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making regarding proposal development, handling of classified or confidential information, and working with team members outside of Business Development.
- Analyzes and interprets Requests for Proposals and provides consistent guidance to proposal team members, including technical, capture, cost, subject matter experts, and subcontractors.
- Determines the appearance, format, style, and standards of the proposal during the proposal planning phase.
- Develops and manages proposal outlines throughout the entire proposal development process based on coordination with the Capture Manager and Cost Team.
- Develops and manages proposal milestones and deadlines regarding writing, editing, cost, review, production, and submission via the proposal schedule.
- Develops and manages proposal worksheets, templates, and boilerplates during the proposal planning phase for writers, editors, and subject matter experts.
- Coordinates with business development and other corporate staff to identify subject matter experts.
- Assigns writing and editing tasks to appropriate staff, including Proposal Writers, consultants, subject matter experts, subcontracts, and the Proposal Manager.
- Communicates proposal development strategies, plans, and expectations to all proposal team members.
- Leads regular strategy and status meetings to develop concepts for proposal content and track action items.
- Performs detailed, comprehensive compliance analysis between RFP requirements and proposal deliverables.
- Formats documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, and Adobe InDesign and Acrobat according to RFP requirements.
- Edits for grammar, accuracy, organization, and spelling according to style guides and manuals.
- Coordinates and provides timely submission of all official proposal documentation.
- Performs appropriate post-proposal submission duties to close-out the proposal, including archiving of boilerplate and past performance information.
- Travels to off-site locations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:- Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
- Harmoniously working with other employees and customers.
- Working with the Project Principals to fully coordinate all activities.
- Effectively coordinate a number of projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Contributing to the successful completion of project initiatives.
Job RequirementsMandatory:- Bachelor degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a technical/engineering bachelor's degree. Related experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.
- Seven (7) years of experience working on all phases of complex, multi-volume proposals to the federal government.
- Demonstrated track record of success in securing 8 and 9-figure proposal wins.
- Advanced proficiency in the MS 365 Suite.
- Successfully pass background check and/drug test required on the contract.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance.
Working Conditions:- This position is primarily performed in an office setting with standard lighting, heating, and ventilation.
Physical Requirements:- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional lifting of office supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds.
- Regular use of hands for typing, writing, and handling documents.
