Proposal Manager, Federal

Description

• Writes/edits non-technical proposal sections, oversees proposal color reviews, maintains the proposal schedule, works closely with business development leadership and Operations (often across multiple offices), and follows through to proposal submission
• Prepares proposals, presentations, SOQs and other submittal packages in compliance with company/brand standards while helping to maintain the best practices for all procedures
• Manages and assists in the development of the proposal’s outline, schedule, and win themes; makes all content assignments to both internal and external subject matter experts; tracks and ensures completion in accordance with the proposal schedule
• Leads and/or supports proposal preparation for industry partners on assigned Design-Build pursuits
• Manage pursuit team to adhere to the proposal schedule
• Executes federal client specific proposals inclusive of SF330 proposal development, production, and submission for Federal Market Sector pursuits, specifically Federal Civilian clients
• Creates and/or selects graphic production of diagrams, tables, charts, and other graphics to clearly communicate required information in collaboration with pursuit team
• Leads proposal effort for task order responses on existing IDIQ contracts.
• Write and update project data sheets, resumes and other documents with little, to no supervision
• Process client RFP, RFI, RFQ, and Sources Sought requests to lead and/or support the strategic development of the submittal.
• Partners with project managers to collect, maintain and store appropriate images, graphics, renderings, sketches, history, and descriptions of projects in Open Asset
• Partners with Business Development, and Federal leadership team on marketing initiatives, such as conferences, client and agency events, seminars, sponsorships, presentations, and other marketing events
• Coordinates print production, either in-house or through an outside vendor, and monitors proposals for accurate content and timely completion and shipping/delivery
• Coordinates with Client Account Leads, Operations, and the Brand team to arrange photography for appropriate projects and inclusion in Open Asset
• Partners with Federal Small Business Programs Manager to maintain database information relating to small business subconsultants or prime partners
• Works collaboratively with Federal Client Account Leads, Market Sector Leaders, Managing Principals, Director of Operations, and other technical professionals
• Partners with Federal Civilian Global Account Lead to collect, verify, and update Opportunity information in Deltek Vantagepoint CRM
• Reviews and provides critical analysis of proposal content and quality checks for compliance
• Mentor junior marketing/proposal staff.
• Facilitates and leads pursuit kick off meetings (Opportunity review, Go/No Go, and Capture Strategy for the proposals and/or presentations)

Requirements

• Adobe InDesign experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff.
• Intermediate level experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365, Deltek Vision and/or Vantagepoint, SharePoint, and Bluebeam Revu
• Knowledge of and/or certification in Shipley or other proposal development process, not required
• Be a critical thinker; ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approach to problems
• Must have strong data management skills
• Solid business acumen, management, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be a problem solver, identifying solutions to challenges, and knowing when to outreach to manager
• Active membership/certification with SMPS and/or APMP, not required
• Demonstrated familiarity with best practices of capture planning, and proposal management, and a thorough understanding of developing SF330 proposals
• Exhibit high energy, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and poise; articulate and confident
• Ability to possess understanding of objectives and services provided by LEO A DALY
• Understand proposal time management to meet proposal deliverables and deadlines
• Five to ten years of experience in A/E/C industry as a proposal professional
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field, preferred, not required

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance