Proposal Manager

SUMMARY

Eagle Eye, Inc., a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Proposal Manager for their Colorado Springs office location. This position is a direct report to the Eagle Eye Senior Proposal Manager.  The primary duty is to manage, organize, write, and produce proposals and responses to Requests for Proposals and Sources Sought, presentations, and other business support material. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment that requires a high degree of accuracy and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple submittals simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Manages business development submissions to include responses to Sources Sought and Requests for Information, briefings, proposals, evaluation notices, and final proposals.
• Manages multiple proposals, leading proposal resource personnel to include subject matter experts, writers, graphic artists, editors, reviewers, teaming partner participants, and production personnel in the development of the proposal.
• Interfaces with Government Contracting Officials regarding solicitation questions, processes, submittals, negotiations, awards, and debriefs.
• Coordinates non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Arrangements (TAs) with the Contracts staff.
• Thoroughly reviews solicitation to develop Proposal Management Plan, to include outlines, compliance matrices, schedules, proposal contact list, questions format, and volume templates.
• Directs planning, writing, editing, graphics development, reviews, production, and shipping of assigned proposals.
• Schedules and directs data calls, status meetings, and Pink / Red / Gold teams as appropriate.
• Coordinates and participates in proposal strategy development and directs the process of integrating and capturing the bid strategy in the proposal.
• Is hands on with document development, including formatting; writing; editing; development of graphics, tables, covers and tabs; and proposal production and shipping.
• Writes cover letters, executive summaries, resumes, and position descriptions, technical sections, past performance volumes, management plans, contract fact sheets, and Sources Sought and Request for Information responses.
• Coordinates and develops responses to prime contractor data calls.
• Facilitates the synchronization of technical and cost by working closely with cost developers to match technical volume organizational, staffing, and equipment / material narratives with the price proposal.
• Leads organization of the cost volume, by completing required forms, and gathering required DCAA contact, Accounting System, Small Business and Financial status, and Teaming documents, along with other cost volume requirements. Assists the cost staff with editing of pricing narratives and formatting and organization of the cost volume spreadsheets.
• Works with other proposal staff as a team, assisting in a supporting role on projects assigned to others when needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Research, maintain, and communicate any Government issued changes, amendments, or additional documentation associated with a RFP.
• Track and coordinate opportunities on FBO.gov and GovWin.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Preferred

NECESSARY 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. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED / SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.