Proposal Manager

Position Overview:

Hive Group seeks a Proposal Manager to join a growing and dynamic government contractor. The Proposal Manager will bring a proven track record of successfully leading federal proposals from task order responses to strategic bids to solve the challenging missions across the government market

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple proposal at the same time
• Engage with leadership to craft proposal strategy and develop compelling messaging to ensure win strategy, technical solution, win themes, discriminators, compliance, and clear understanding of the requirements are well-articulated and consistent throughout final proposal documents
• Develop and refine processes from RFI through RFP submission
• Work with SMEs and collect information for specific proposal assignments
• Work with the proposal team to write/edit/proofread proposal sections and/or prepare required proposal components (e.g., tables, acronym lists, appendices, etc.)
• Drive proposal process to meet milestones per corporate processes (e.g., color reviews) and provide support with writing and editing (technical and format)
• Set schedules, create outlines, create compliance matrices, lead proposal kick-offs, guide content creators, and manage graphics
• Interpret technical and management requirements of Federal Government solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RTEPs, RFIs), recommend response strategy and make certain proposal submissions are compliant with applicable RFP instructions
• Perform final proofreading, editing, and formatting to ensure high-quality content and appearance of final proposals
• Lead lessons learned meetings and implement actions to improve process efficiency
• Prepare and deliver the production/packaging for proposal submissions
• Update, refine, and continually enhance the Proposal Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage Google-based proposal management system. Keep site current with examples of successful gold plate proposal responses (e.g., management plan, transition plan)

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience managing all phases and components of federal Government proposals, including oral presentations
• Experience writing professional services proposals
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving business organization with the ability/ willingness to work extended hours to meet dynamically changing needs and delivery schedules
• Knowledge of Federal procurement processes, standard solicitation instructions, and proposal development methods
• Excellent writer and editor
• Expert Microsoft Word skills (including templates, styles, macros) and desktop publishing

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hive Group hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.