Senior Proposal Manager - Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Field

Metric Consulting; Louisiana; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Consulting seeks a Senior Proposal Manager in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Field to lead proposal development efforts. The role involves collaborating with experts to craft compelling proposals and managing a team focused on federal, state, and local government opportunities, contributing significantly to community resilience and recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in proposal coordination, preferably in emergency management.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign required.
• Understanding of emergency management principles is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development teams and oversee project timelines.
• Collaborate with experts to ensure compliance and quality of proposals.
• Manage proposal content libraries and maintain consistency.

Skills

Proposal Coordination

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Adobe InDesign

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Emergency Management, or a related field.

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Proposal Manager - Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Field

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Proposal Coordinator with expertise in Adobe InDesign to join our remote team. This role is pivotal in developing compelling proposals that effectively communicate our solutions to clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proposal Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts to create, edit, and format proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements and internal standards.
2. Team Leadership & Oversight: Lead cross-functional proposal teams of writers, subject matter experts (SMEs), graphic designers, and coordinators across multiple emergency management disciplines and supervise proposal development staff responsible for federal, state, and local government opportunities (e.g., FEMA, HUD, HHS, USACE).
3. Workload Management & Delegation: Develop and maintain proposal schedules and resource plans to allocate work based on staff capacity and proposal priorities.
4. Design and Layout: Utilize Adobe InDesign to design visually appealing proposal documents that enhance readability and engagement.
5. Content Management: Maintain and update proposal content libraries, templates, and graphics to ensure consistency and accuracy.
6. Coordination: Manage timelines and deliverables, coordinating inputs from various departments to meet submission deadlines.
7. Quality Assurance: Review proposals for clarity, coherence, and compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements.
8. Research: Conduct research on industry trends, client needs, and competitor offerings to inform proposal strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in proposal coordination, preferably within the emergency management or disaster recovery sectors.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is required; familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite applications is a plus. Knowledge and/or understanding of how to utilize AI to research, write, and edit content.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of emergency management and disaster recovery principles is highly desirable.

Additional Information:

At Metric Consulting, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting communities in their most critical times of need. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Founded in June 2015, Metric Consulting, LLC is a woman and minority-owned disaster recovery firm with offices in Florida and Louisiana. We specialize in emergency management planning and disaster recovery operations, focusing on mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Our mission is to heal and strengthen communities through resilience and long-term recovery services.