Proposal Manager (Job #648)

DAS Services is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to join our team in APG, MD.

Position Description:

• Manage full lifecycle of proposal response from capture through submission
• Deliver compliant, winning proposals and convincing RFIs
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of past successful proposal activity and use repositories to identify past content directly relevant to current proposal efforts
• Proactively lead proposal team and proposal process managing (engaging) kickoff meetings, status calls, SME meetings, working groups, tasks, schedule, deadlines, and all relevant coordination with partners/team for responses to Government requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Manage development of responses to RFPs, market research, and Government inquiries
• Write non-technical portions of the proposal and communicate win themes and strengths
• Lead color team reviews of proposal strategies, storyboards, win themes, and content according to Shipley proposal process
• Provide oversight of final proposal production, including desktop publishing, proofreading, editing, printing, and binding
• Coordinate proposal efforts with SMEs, content writers, contracts manager, contractors, subcontractors, finance, recruiting, and security
• Prepare business development and project-specific presentations utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and various other graphic tools
• Monitor status of proposal development for completeness, compliance with RFP requirements, and inclusion of win themes and discriminators
• Receive, review, and extract all need information from RFQ or RFI to set up proposal team for successful responses
• Demonstrated capability to write clear, logical, and persuasive documents in a variety of technical and non-technical areas for proposal sections

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Availability:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years or more experience managing and writing/editing compelling and compliant multi-volume proposals with a record of DoD contract awards
• Demonstrated performance in managing tasks and resources in an uncertain, dynamic operational environment
• Experience working in a fast paced, team environment with adaptability to competing priorities
• Exceptional organization skills and experience with organizational data/knowledge management
• Knowledge and experience with DoD Acquisition and the Shipley proposal process
• Experience with search queries, reporting, and proposal submission on GSA eBuy, SeaPort-Next Generation
• HIGHLY proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a particular focus on MS Word
• HIGHLY computer literate with ability to use technology tools and learn new technology tools as required
• Ability to work in-person in Aberdeen, MD office for normal business hours (some telework acceptable)
• Infrequent CONUS travel
• Secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing proposals for U.S. Army Program Office support
• U.S. Army SETA contractor experience
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP®) Certification
• Develop and refine graphics for inclusion in proposals

About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.

The DAS Culture: We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.

DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training