Proposal Manager at Constellis

POSITION SUMMARY 

As a leading global provider, this key positionis responsible for coverage across all federal, state, intelligence community, and commercial marketsegments to support the range of Constellis’ synergistic services.Under the supervision of the Vice President of Proposal Management, the Proposal Manager leads and manages the proposal team in proposal development and facilitation process, meeting all milestones, and winning business for the company.This position takes direction from the Capture Manager and leads assigned proposals to win business. The Proposal Manager manages the proposal development process and produces compelling, compliant, and winning proposals. The Proposal Manager has direct accountability for all proposal activities during the entire proposal life cycle. The candidate closely partners with capture, pricing, operations, and corporate shared services teams to ensure an integrated approach to winning proposals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.  

• Manages all proposal activities to include planning, conducting, and facilitating kickoff meetings, storyboarding, standup meetings, reviews, and final approval submission  

• Manages, coordinates, and prepares responses to government or commercial RFPs and provides comprehensive writing support as a lead for the proposal.   

• Incorporates the win strategy from the capture team and ensures customer hot buttons, win-themes, and messaging are clear throughout the proposal volumes.  

• Ensures all proposal sections use consistent language and read as one-voice.  

• Shred RFPs, create proposal outlines and compliance matrices, and develop annotated writing templates for writers and SME developing quality content   

• Assists in proposal writing and develops proposal content to include technical and management section, past performance, and resumes. 

• Manages technical and management proposal writers, production staff, and subcontractors to develop quality, compliant proposals responses.  

• Closely collaborates with corporate functional areas for support required for a submitting a winning solution and compliant bid.  

• Assists in proposal writing for sections such as executive summary, management volume, past performance, resumes, and other sections as needed  

• Ensures compliance with company’s proposal processes, templates, checklists, standard write-ups, tools, best practices, and proposal repository procedures  

• Responsible for Proposal Schedule, Documentation Control, Team Reviews, and Final Approval  

• Performs quality checks of proposal to ensure compliance with RFP requirements  

• Manages and assist in desktop publishing and proposal production and white glove activities for final submission  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) 

• Extensive experience responding to large ($50M+) U.S.Government solicitations 

• Must have 2+ years of federal proposal management experience directly producing winning proposals 

• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance or higher 

• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite, Adobe Professional, and SharePoint with preferred experience with MS-Project  

• Excellent desktop publishing skills (preferred) 

• Must possess the knowledge and understanding of industry proposal best practices in federal government contracting 

• Familiarity with FAR, DFAR, DOSAR, and commercial clauses as they apply 

• Superior organizational skills, with special attention to detail, and time management skills are essential. 

• Ability to work in a team environment and display professionalism is essential 

• Ability to lead diverse teams and leading multiple proposal efforts 

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and strong interpersonal skills 

• APMP certification is desired 

BENEFITS 

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. 

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance 

• Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

• Insurance: Basic Life & Supplemental Life 

• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 

• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities 

• On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications 

• Employee Referral Program 

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are Monday-Friday standard core hours, however some extended or weekend hours may be required.