Proposal Manager

Precise is seeking a Proposal Manager to oversee the timely development and delivery of high-quality responses to business opportunities, from pre-RFP to post-submission activities, in a fast-paced, rapid-growth environment. The position will be a direct report to the Director of Proposal Management.

Position allows for 100% telecommute.

This position is intended for someone with 2-5 years of experience. It is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility and grow while growing Precise. The Proposal Manager manages the full proposal development lifecycle including RFP, RFI and RFQ analysis, proposal management plans, schedules, content reviews ensuring 100% compliant responses, conducting color reviews, and working with production through delivery, as well as post submission client requests. The ideal candidate fosters a positive and responsive proposal team environment, has technical writing experience and can quickly adjust to dynamic proposal development schedules and requirements.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the successful development of compliant, competitive, cogent, and compelling proposals through effective collaboration across teams that include internal staff, corporate partners, consultants, and supporting vendors
• Performs detailed analyses of government requirements (RFP, RFQ, SOW, etc.)
• Develops the proposal schedule, outline, compliance matrix, and Proposal Development Plan, proactively driving activities to meet deadlines and milestones; monitor progress of proposals and escalate gaps as needed
• Work with the appropriate proposal team members to identify SMEs and authors for each response and coordinate writing assignments before the kickoff; provide insight, leadership, and work guidance to authors on all proposal content; technical writing assignments are expected as part of this job responsibility

• Prepare and lead efficient Proposal Kickoff meetings and daily status calls, ensuring activities adhere to the Proposal Development Plan

• Effectively coordinate proposal color review activities to incrementally improve the proposal quality and ensure that review comments are incorporated into the proposal

• Take ownership of the quality of the proposal for color reviews and final delivery by performing rigorous quality assurance checks on draft and final documents

• Manage the development of oral presentations, discussions, and proposal revisions

• Support the leadership in the development and delivery of training materials for Business Development and other staff to continuously improve our corporate proposal operations and business development processes.
• Oversee maintenance of the proposal SharePoint sites and storage of past performance artifacts, templates and other internal resources for future use.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or liberal arts major, or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum 3 years proven successful experience managing proposal processes and leading teams efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on moderate- to high-complexity federal opportunities.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, solicitation formats and federal acquisition processes.
• Able to work in a face-paced, changing work environment with ease and can prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.
• Able to be flexible to work alternate schedules, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate schedules.
• Able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• High proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Sharepoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc., an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics.

BENEFITS AND PERKS: 

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) including High Deductible Health plan where company pays 100% of the deductible for your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development 
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program 
• Annual Charity Donation Match 
• Awards and Recognition

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Precise is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.