What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Manager position at ICS Nett?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Our Business Development, Capture, and Proposals Unit’s mission is to support clients with managing and supporting the BD, capture, and proposal development lifecycle for their assigned proposals. Our services are focused on Federal Government information technology pursuits that may vary in size from small to large and may require a variety of solutions. Our team is responsible for administering proposal processes, ensuring configuration management, ensuring compliance, providing guidance and assistance to authors, administering proposal-related resources, preparing proposal-related reports, etc. Tasks managed include Requests for Proposal (RFP) Analysis, Kick-Off Meetings, Status Calls, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Color Reviews, Proposal Production, Knowledge Management, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage, write, and review RFX responses, white papers, resumes, past performance citations, and other narratives related to proposal responses in collaboration with clients and Sunrays International team members.
- Interpret RFP requirements for compliance mapping and proposal response outlining.
- Develop and successfully implement proposal templates, outlines, compliance matrices, resource assignments, production checklists, and bid and proposal budgets.
- Conduct desktop publishing on proposal response materials, ensuring formatting consistency and compliance across documents.
- Develop and maintain the proposal schedule, and report on progress.
- Research and organize solutions and content.
- Collaborate with the Director of Proposal Operations, Proposal Coordinators, Capture Managers, Business Development Managers, Authors, Subject Matter Experts, Artists, Program Managers, Support Leads, etc.
- Coordinate, prepare for, and participate in proposal meetings, reviews, and debriefs.
- Ensure submissions are accurate, complete, and compliant with RFP requirements and editorial specifications, as well as corporate quality and branding standards.
CLEARANCE LEVEL:
LOCATION:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of RFP life cycle management and federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS).
- Proven ability to successfully communicate company proposal objectives and key characteristics to management and teammates, in writing and oral presentations.
- Proven ability to work with/interview Subject Matter Experts to understand and write about complex technical and management approaches.
- Excellent people skills – able to work with teams of varying sizes, technical abilities, and levels of authority with both internal corporate staff and teammates.
- Advanced ability to manage the RFP/RFI process and the contributing team members (not direct reports).
- Skilled in analyzing RFPs and preparing outlines, schedules, and proposal templates.
- Thorough, detail-oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize.
- Excellent multi-tasking abilities – able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with solid administrative experience.
- Ability to understand and verify compliance.
- Skilled in proposal management, coordination, and production.
- Skilled in desktop publishing and formatting.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other database applications
- Disciplined and efficient, able to work rapidly without comprising quality
- Able to work under pressure of deadlines
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, English. Technical, or related academic fields are highly desired
CERTIFICATION(s):
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