Senior Proposal Manager

Cherokee Federal; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to drive strategy for large-scale competitive proposals. This role involves interpreting solicitation requirements, managing a team of contributors, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. You will lead critical reviews and provide mentorship while developing winning proposals that align with the organization's goals. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for proposal management, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in proposal management.
• Advanced knowledge of successful proposal development.
• Shipley Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal response strategy for Tier 1 opportunities.
• Conduct compliance reviews and manage proposal resources.
• Lead color team reviews and mentor peers.

Skills

Proposal Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Persuasive Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Proposal Manager

Interpret solicitation requirements or source selection regulations and coordinate Tier 1 proposal response strategy for large ($30-300M) competitive opportunities. TS/SCI strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Sr Proposal Manager: $125K-$180K plus annual bonus.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Sr Proposal Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Interprets solicitation requirements or source selection information and coordinates proposal response strategy for Tier 1 competitive opportunities in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).


• Communicates proposal requirements and influences process adoption at senior level.


• Assesses the solicitation and other proposal elements for risk, schedule/milestone dependencies, and win probability against the capture plan for the organization's ability to meet solicitation requirements; makes no-bid recommendations as appropriate.


• Facilitates Shipley Business Development Lifecycle Gate 4 Proposal Bid and Gate 5 Final Submission Reviews for Tier 1 opportunities.


• Directs content contributors in the appropriate application of win themes and discriminators, technical strategic approaches, and value-add attributes in the proposal technical and pricing narratives.


• Manages the scheduling and actions of proposal resources including proposal desktop publisher, graphic artist, coordinator, technical writer, solution architect, and subject matter experts.


• Performs on-going compliance/quality reviews of documents while in development.


• Facilitates the use of various proposal tools, work products, and techniques to create winning proposals which fully execute the win strategy.


• Leads meticulous Pink, Red, Gold, and White color team reviews against strict deadlines and with clearly communicated expectations of reviewer results; develops and executes the color team recovery plan.


• Provides guidance and mentorship to proposal management peers by participating in color team reviews.


• Accountable for final review process to ensure quality, solicitation compliance, and pricing narrative is accurate and product is approved before submitted to contracts for final sign-off.


• Conducts After Action Reviews and collects lessons learned for best practice process improvements.


• Maintains skills in proposal management, development, and publications best practices.


• Assists in content library development, maintenance, and management.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Sr Proposal Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's Degree with10 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with a variety of government contracts and technical requirements required.


• Advanced knowledge of managing the development of successful proposals.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.


• Excellent interpersonal skills; patience; problem-solving skills; attention to detail; organization skills; accuracy; and time management.


• Excellent time management/prioritization skills.


• Ability to lead and mentor peers in proposal management, development, and publications best practices.


• Ability to coach sales teams in persuasive writing and proposal best practice.


• Ability to provide just in time training and direction as needed.


• Shipley Certification required


• TS or TS/SCI preferred.


• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNB is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, Accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 Notice.