Proposal Development Manager

Proposal Development Manager

Job Summary
Manages the entire proposal operations including proposal staff selection, training, and daily management.
Establish a corporate proposal process with continuous process improvements, to ensure corporate win rates and improved proposal outputs. Institutes corporate wide- proposal training to ensure all staff are trained in process to support BD goals and Corporate financial targets. As a key member of the corporate staff, willing to assume other responsibilities to support corporate goals and objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and reliability
• Must have excellent oral and written skills and the ability to understand contracts and proposal language
• The ability to interface with all levels of management and Government Officials and communicate
effectively
• Must be organized and know how to prioritize information
• Must be proficient with the proposal writing process
• Exceptional time management and document organization skills
• Must have the ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team
• Support of all business development efforts
• Must lead the development and delivery of compliant and compelling proposals.
• Coordinates technical and other inter-departmental resources (ex: HR / Finance) to ensure appropriate response
to a variety of solicitations (RFPs / Task Orders / RFIs, etc.).
• Executes pre-work in advance of expected solicitations.
• For final solicitation release, develops schedules; develops proposal framework, outlines, compliance matrixes, and templates; assigns tasks; facilitates all working meetings and color reviews; and leads production.
• Develops and incorporates strategies and win themes / strengths and gathers and incorporates technical information from subject matter experts.
• Demonstrates capability to write, edit, and/or lead proposal sections to include introductions, executive summaries, management plans, transition plans, staffing plans, and past performance.
• Must be capable of working independently with initiative and a solutions-focused approach.
• Coordinates and attend review meetings
• Plans and schedules accordingly to ensure deadlines are met

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. and sit and stand for various periods through the workday.

Work Environment
Work will be conducted in an office environment and/or at home office; this position will require regular business travel as deemed necessary for Business Development of the Company.

Education and/or Experience
• An associate degree in Business Management, Business Administration or other discipline is required, a BS/BA degree is strongly desired.
• APMP certification is required
• Shipley -Writing Federal Proposals/ Other
• Ten (10) or more years of business development experience is required for this position. Other combinations of business development experience will be considered at the discretion of Human Resources and Business Development Management.
• Must be proficient using CRM tools, SharePoint, Visual Thread, Document Management, MS Office Suite, and graphics generation.