Proficient in modified Shipley process for proposal life cycle
Ability to manage multiple proposal efforts and teams simultaneously
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially desktop publishing in Word
Familiarity with federal contracting tools (e.g., GovWin, SAM.gov)
Strong editing, analytical, and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
Self-starter capable of working independently and handling complex tasks
Responsibilities
Lead proposal development from pre-RFP preparation to submission
Manage diverse proposal efforts and lead contributor teams
Analyze solicitation documents and develop proposal strategies
Create and enforce proposal schedules while adapting as needed
Develop necessary artifacts like management plans and compliance matrices
Estimate proposal efforts and support budget development
Research and compile proposal reuse materials
Provide writing support for certain proposal sections as required
Collaborate with capture managers and corporate leaders in proposals
Coordinate with contracts, pricing, and recruiting teams for proposals
Monitor solicitation updates on GovWin and SAM.gov
Maintain updated proposal repositories on SharePoint
Contribute to enhancements of Growth resources, including proposal libraries
Promote best practices in proposal development and suggest process improvements
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive health benefits
Collaborative work environment
Supportive organizational culture
Full Job Description
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; will consider additional work experience in lieu of degree
4-6 years of Federal proposal experience, with at least 2 years as a proposal specialist
Experience as a proposal manager for a range of ranging of proposal types, including small quick-turn task orders, $3M+ stand-alone opportunities, and $15M+ IDIQs
Experience independently managing the proposal life cycle following a modified Shipley process
Experience managing both fully virtual and hybrid proposal teams inputs
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams), with advanced proficiency in performing desktop publishing in Word
Experience using federal government contracting tools (e.g., GovWin, Ebuy and SAM.gov)
Demonstrated strong editing and formatting skills, research and analytical abilities, and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and engage effectively with all levels of staff and leadership
Strong problem solving and organizational skills
Assertive, personable, dependable, and a self-starter, with the ability to work independently and as a member of a group
Capacity to manage concurrent activities of varying complexity-including changing priorities, short turn-around times, and after-hours activity-while meeting deadlines
Responsibilities
The Proposal Specialists will provide lead proposal development for assigned opportunities from pre-RFP planning/preparation through submission, ensuring the development of compliant and compelling response documents
Manage proposals-ranging from small quick-turn task orders, to $3M+ stand-alone opportunities, to $15M+ IDIQs-following a modified Shipley process, and lead teams of proposal contributors at all levels of the company
Analyze solicitation documents to develop compliant and compelling proposal strategies, to draft both tactical and strategic questions to the government, and to work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and corporate staff to identify and resolve risks/issues
Develop proposal schedules and drive adherence, while maintaining flexibility and developing contingency plans when needed
Develop required proposal management artifacts, such as proposal management plans, outlines, templates/writing shells, compliance matrices, and kickoff/color review slides
Estimate proposal level of effort and support development of proposal budget
Research and gather proposal reuse material and other proposal-related data as needed
When needed, provide writing/revision for certain proposal sections, such as introductions/conclusions, past performance, management approach, or past performance
Collaborate with capture managers, program directors, practice leads, and corporate leadership throughout the business development life cycle to prepare for and respond to proposal, and to ensure appropriate and adequate resources are allocated to the proposal effort
Coordinate with corporate functions for contracts, pricing, and recruiting to ensure those aspects of proposal development are incorporated into the schedule and appropriately addressed
Monitor sources such as GovWin and SAM.gov for solicitation release and updates for assigned opportunities and communicate/disseminate to the proposal team
Maintain and consistently update proposal repositories on SharePoint
Update proposal-related data in opportunity pipeline entries for assigned opportunities
Contribute to maintenance/continual improvement of Growth resources, including the Growth SharePoint portal, proposal reuse library, and past performance library
Stay informed of proposal best practices and suggest process improvements as appropriate
