Proposal Manager

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE/FEMALE/DISABLED/PROTECTED VETERANS

The Proposal Manager (PPM) is responsible for the preparation of all assigned proposals, from concept through presentation to the customer. The PPM shall meet the requirements of the customer and clearly define the scope of work and services to both the client and the internal execution group. The PPM shall be prepared in a timely manner to comply with internal review requirements and customer requirements and will work with the Business Unit Manager, Business Development Director, Program Management officer and Executive Sponsor to prepare and execute a proposal development plan that meets the objectives of the proposal budget and timeline. The PPM will distribute inquiry documents to others involved in the proposal and estimate preparation as required and obtain assistance from other departments (Engineering, Estimating, Contract Administration, etc.). The PPM will lead and prepare initial assessment of the technical, financial, schedule or any other unusual risks associated with a proposal. The PPM will have great latitude and authority to manage the development of compliant and compelling responses to large, detailed RFPs for federal and non-government customers.

Essential Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience writing and editing proposals for the Aerospace and Defense Market.
• 3+ years of proposal experience working in a proposal center.
• Have led full cycle, successful proposal efforts greater than $20M.
• Experience as a Proposal Manager supporting the Federal market will be paramount.
• Expert skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint User.
• Working knowledge of budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and build successful teams.
• Excellent written and oral communications, and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic with willingness to work nights and weekends as required to meet proposal deliveries.
• Strong contacts in proposal support market (Graphic Artist, Desk Top Publishers).

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Completed commercial training in proposal management.
• Demonstrated expertise with SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite Proposal Management Software and Groupware.
• Experience leading SOCOM, AFLCMC, Marine Corps and/or Army Materiel Command proposal(s).
• Completed commercial training in price-to-win, Graphics for Proposals, and/or writing executive summaries. 
• Eligibility for a US DOD SECRET security clearance is required.

Educational Requirements:

• BS/BA Degree in Business Administration / Management or a related discipline

BENEFITS

• ESOP
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, life, STD, LTD
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

Clearance: US Government Secret (S) eligibility. Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

If you would like to work for a rapidly growing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Company with competitive salary and excellent benefits, please submit your resume to the iGov website at www.igov.com, click on Careers Box, scroll to this job, and submit your resume. Second preference is to send your resume for consideration to [email protected]. For more company and benefit information, please refer to our website at www.igov.com.

EEO: M/F/D/V