What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Manager – Growth & Strategy position at Aleut Federal?
About Aleut Federal
Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise dedicated to supporting the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands. We provide top-notch service to various branches of the federal government and prioritize community involvement. Our culture encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion, and our motto, "We are One," reflects our unity and purpose.
The Proposal Manager performs the following duties:
- Support the proposal development process and other Growth efforts for Aleut’s Mission Support and Technology Services group (M&T).
- Review RFPs to determine eligibility within Aleut’s contract vehicles.
- Create compliance matrices summarizing RFP solicitations.
- Ability to lead a proposal response team in fast turnaround opportunities.
- Develop and craft persuasive, well-written narratives for technical and management content, past performance descriptions, and other proposal sections.
- Work with Capture Leads to develop themes/strength statements, discriminators, and key success factors.
- Write technical sections, including executive summaries, technical approaches, and methodologies to communicate the proposed solution effectively.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and technical teams to translate complex technical concepts into clear and understandable language for non-technical readers and evaluators.
- Conduct research and interviews to gather necessary information and technical data for proposal development.
- Integrate feedback and suggestions from multiple stakeholders.
- Review, analyze, and edit proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with RFP and organizational standards, and identify areas for improvement in compliance and strength.
- Provide formatting, editing, proofreading, and reviews for proposals, RFI responses, and other deliverables.
- Contribute to proposal process improvement initiatives, including style guide enhancements and knowledge management.
- Assist with other proposal/Growth (BD)-related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum three to five years of proven hands-on experience writing proposal narratives for various U.S. Department of Defense customers.
- Understanding of TS / SCI clearance requirements, ideally holding a TS clearance.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
- Knowledge of industry-standard proposal best practices and writing methodologies.
- Strong critical thinker, problem-solver, and naturally solution-oriented.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with a proven ability to work effectively with subject matter experts and proposal teams.
- Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly and effectively communicate them to various audiences.
- Ability to edit proposal content for grammar and consistency per RFP requirements and Aleut Federal style.
- Ability to manage multiple work streams/projects and respond promptly to tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and personal accountability for high-quality deliverables.
- Understanding of the Federal Government acquisition process.
- Understanding of response/language expectations for DoD customers.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse subject matter experts and Solution Architects.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Internet research, and proposal automation applications.
- Willingness to work extended hours, as necessary, to meet proposal response deadlines.
- APMP, Shipley, or similar certification is a plus.
Salary Range- $125K-$140K
We will accept applications for this position until 02/24/2025 at 11:59p EST
Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- 401k and match
At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Integrating diverse perspectives opens up new possibilities, fosters innovation, and fully harnesses our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression pregnancy, reproductive health decision, familial responsibilities, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or military/veteran status. We welcome everyone as they are!
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Salary : $125,000 - $140,000
