Senior Proposal Manager

Cydecor, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to join their dynamic Business Development team. This role is crucial for driving growth through the development of high-quality proposals for federal solicitations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring that proposals meet all requirements while maintaining a consistent narrative style. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects that support national security objectives.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision and Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(K) + company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in proposal management or technical writing.
• Strong ability to develop high-quality documentation under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the proposal process for federal RFPs and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with SMEs to create compelling proposal narratives.

Skills

Technical Writing

Proposal Management

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

BS/BA from an accredited University

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms.We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges.Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to be part of a dynamic Business Development (BD) team focused on one thing - growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing and editing technical documentation/responses to federal proposals Cydecor is in pursuit. This position will have an influence over intermediate and long-term growth-focused goals for the company.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the process of developing technical proposal response documentation in support of multiple and concurrent federal Request for Proposals (RFP’s)
• Drive the proposal process through the Color Review cycle to create winning proposals in pursuit of federal solicitations
• Gather, translate and organize technical data sets into a digestible, readable narrative for the layman

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to thrive in a pressurized, hyper-deadline driven environment
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality documentation on time
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to quickly grasp and explain complex technical concepts
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, customer-focused environment
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Proficient with producing professional work products using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
• Conceptualize, write, edit, and review proposal response documentation such as Volumes, Management/Staffing/Transition Plans
• Maintain compliance with technical requirements solicited by the government
• Engage with and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Project/Program Managers (PMs), Contracts & Pricing departments to develop proposals
• Ensure documentation adheres to established style guides, standards, and templates, and maintain a consistent writing style (one voice) across various volumes/materials

Here’s what you need:

• BS/BA from an accredited University
• Between 7-10+ years’ experience successfully performing as a Proposal Manager, Proposal Coordinator and/or Technical Writer responding to federal RFPs
• Prior experience managing others required

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience responding to RFPs in support of the DoD/IC is preferred
• BA in English or History is preferred

Clearance:

• Not currently required, but the ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance is preferred

Work Schedule:

Onsite

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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