Proposals Manager

We are looking for a candidate with a relevant degree (International Affairs, International Business, Technical Writing, etc) and strong commercial awareness. Candidate should be a native English speaker and have a proven excellent command of written English; previous experience in writing contracts, proposals or grants is required. 

 

The candidate will be leading proposal preparation in McLean, Virginia.  Core responsibilities will include providing support and assistance to a dynamic department responsible for the interpretation of tenders and formulation of proposals that will be received by a diverse and specialized client base.  The candidate should be prepared to travel to all potential destinations.

 

OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform detailed analysis of all appropriate documents (e.g., RFP, RFQ, SOW), and based on this analysis, prepare supporting proposal documentation (i.e., outline, team assignments, schedule, kick-off meeting materials, writing plans, etc.) and submit a completed proposal by the submission deadline.

· Coordinate with all departments (Insurance, Projects, Business Development, Legal, Finance, HR, etc.) to obtain necessary information for a proposal effort.

· Write assigned sections of proposals and other commercial documents and submit all assigned work on time.

· Establish and maintain communications among all team members (local and remote employees, and teammates) using collaborative tools such as SharePoint, Salesforce, e-mail, and phone.

· Assist the Business Development team with the development of Capability Statements, Concept Papers and PowerPoint presentations, client and competitor research in preparation for a proposal effort.

· Assist in developing corporate boilerplate and maintaining the boilerplate library.

· Attend Business Development meetings.

 

 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 

· The candidate will have the ability to work independently and with initiative.

· Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced Degree advantageous.

· Position requires excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.  

· Ability to prioritize and complete assignments within strict timeframes.

· Must have the ability to collaborate and effectively work as a team leader; willing to work evenings or on weekends on occasion to meet proposal deadlines; and possess dynamic interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management.

· Must be able to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; to maintain professional attitude; and to work as a team member and independently.

· Exceptional writing and editorial skills.

· Highly competent and experienced on all Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Outlook.

· 5+ years of relevant experience.

· Current U.S. Security Clearance a plus.