Proposal Manager

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Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time remote Proposal Manager opportunity.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES

The Proposal Manager will be responsible for managing the planning, creation, and delivery of proposals, and will ensure that those proposals are complaint and compelling. Successful candidates will be motivated self-starters with the initiative and aptitude to work under minimal direction and work constructively with a technically diverse team. This position does not oversee any staff.

The Proposal Manager will:

• Manage all activities involved in the development and revision of proposals, ensuring a compliant and compelling response.
• Write (and lead other writers) to achieve a compliant, persuasive, customer-focused proposal; interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and program staff, and create new content from the interviews and/or data calls.
• Align data call responses and other contributor input within a proposal.
• Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) and pre-RFP activities, developing compliance matrices, outlines, and schedules; organize resources, review RFPs, ensure compliance. Plan, strategize, and position proposals including developing win themes, best value propositions, discriminators, and graphics.
• Lead proposal strategy development and maintain proposal artifacts.
• Lead multi-discipline proposal teams and provide one-on-one guidance, as necessary.
• Develop color review drafts, lead color reviews, and resolve reviewer input. Resolve all reviewer input by directly answering/writing to non-technical comments and seeking direction on technical/program topics. Document resolution of all review input.
• Ensure consistent branding and style, create the bid convention style sheet for each opportunity.
• Counsel and serve as main resource on all matters of a proposal nature.
• Participate in the preparation and submittal of Requests for Information (RFI), Sources Sought, RFP, Interchange Notice (IN), Evaluation Notice (EN), and other proposals and strategic documents.
• Adhere to proposal policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and functional performance standards to facilitate effective implementation within program objectives and requirements.

Required QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of experience in proposal development.
• Experienced with Shipley business development process.
• Knowledge of CRM tools.
• Expert knowledge of US Federal Government acquisition and proposal process.
• Ability to perform research and present data in a compelling manner. Ability to coordinate varied assignments for experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and supervise assignments for multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate well, organize work product and projects, and adapt to changes in schedule and scope.
• Ability to write, edit, and review technical content.
• Ability to maintain configuration management of all proposal artifacts.
• Ability to perform research and present data in a compelling manner.
• Expertise with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• In some occasions, overnight travel may be required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements. If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location.

• Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
• Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
• May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:

• Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Community involvement & outreach
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tickets at Work

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MORE ABOUT US

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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