Proposal Manager

ASRC Industrial; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Industrial in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a large‑scale federal proposals leader to join our Strategic Proposal Center and drive compliant, compelling federal submissions. On‑site role with remote consideration for highly qualified candidates.

You will plan, coordinate with capture managers and SMEs, and oversee a team of writers and designers to deliver winning proposals. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years of experience in a Proposal Center; federal government procurement experience and large, complex proposals.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Planning and Management
• Strategy and Compliance
• Communication and Collaboration with the proposal team
• Quality Assurance and Reviews
• Proposal Submission

Skills

Federal government contracting

Proposal management

Strategic proposals

Writing compelling narrative

Cost and pricing methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Company Overview

ASRC Industrial (AIS) is a people‑oriented organization of complementary, providing construction services, industrial contracting for heavy civil and commercial private and state/government projects, and environmental solutions. At AIS we have the opportunity to support a diverse set of companies and their unique services. We are unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients' unique challenges and are committed to providing superior service and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to be on‑site at one of our corporate offices, preferably in Oak Ridge, TN; Tempe, AZ; or Albuquerque, NM. Remote work will be considered for highly qualified candidates. The candidate will lead winning federal proposals, ideally in the nuclear, environmental, construction, or industrial markets, and will join our Strategic Proposal Center to lead proposals across our network of companies.

In this position, you will lead or support a variety of sales, business development, and marketing activities such as strategic proposals, task order proposals, qualification statements, and presentations. You will manage the full life cycle of proposal development, partnering with capture managers and technical SMEs to write compelling and compliant proposal content (technical and management approaches, past performance, resumes, etc.) that is tailored to clients' objectives. You will also collaborate with a team of writers and graphic designers and ensure that proposals are compliant and compelling. You should be proactive in identifying and resolving issues and gaps, keeping senior leaders informed, collaborating across the family of companies, and leveraging our wide range of corporate capabilities.

The Work You'll Be Responsible For

• Proposal Planning and Management
• Strategy and Compliance
• Communication and Collaboration with the proposal team
• Quality Assurance and Reviews
• Proposal Submission

The Ideal Candidate

• Will be in the Proposal Management team that supports similar company projects and scope of work (Construction, environmental, etc.)
• Will be comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and may occasionally require extended hours or weekend work during peak proposal periods.
• Has a strong understanding of federal government contracting and the federal government’s procurement lifecycle.
• Excels at managing the proposal process and writing compelling narrative.
• Has a basic understanding of cost and pricing methodologies.
• Is motivated to be a part of a rapidly changing and growing environment.
• Is self‑motivated and comfortable working independently to lead pursuits or being a team member and proposal contributor.

What You'll Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working with a Proposal Center;
• Proposal experience with the federal government procurement process and managing large, complex proposals for the federal government and/or state agencies.
• Solid understanding of federal RFP structures and compliance requirements.
• Experience using proposal management and collaboration tools
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Must be willing and able to travel

To Be Successful You'll Also Need

• Critical thinking skills with ability to read, understand, and communicate technical requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior leaders, capture managers, subject matter experts, proposal support teams, and teaming partners/subcontractors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Skilled in managing multiple assignments with varying degrees of complexity and competing deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Has an ownership mentality and is accountable for compliance
• Interpret and manage government solicitation requirements
• Adaptability to changing priorities

Ideally You'll Have

• Certification or training in Shipley process, APMP, or other relevant organization

EEO Statement

AIS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.