Proposal Manager - Columbus Technologies

Must be a US Citizen

Hybrid opportunity with the expectation of being on site 50-70% of the time.

Candidates should be local and able to attend meetings with minmal notice if needed.

Fulltime Direct Employment
W2 with full benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 to 99,000 + bonus and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Summary

The Proposal Manager's core function is to ensure the company's proposals are fully executed from start to finish. In this role, one is responsible for all aspects of the proposal delivery including evaluation, project kick-off, initial response and refinement.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for assembling required resources, skills and matrixed support functions to develop proposal content and conformance to RFP requirements
• Leads and participates in color team reviews, accordingly to Shipley standards
• Creates compliance matrix and proposal outline
• Manages overall content design, development and review as well as overseeing proposal production and delivery activities
• Works with Program Management, Pricing, and Capture Management to ensure clean execution of proposals and reviews
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Receives very little instruction on day-to-day work and demonstrates ability to use independent judgment in solving issues or making decisions
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years' experience working in Federal Government proposal development using the Shipley or equivalent proposal process and developing storyboards, mock-ups, proposal outlines
• Experienced in the aerospace or defense industry and a clear understanding of the Business Development life-cycle
• Demonstrated proposal writing experience with comprehensive knowledge of compliance matrices and generating volume outlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates high caliber of communication skills, both written and verbal

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Has strong organizational and leadership abilities with the ability to successfully work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional team members in a dynamic work environment
• Has a full understanding of this area of specialization and resolves a wide range of issues in creative and effective ways
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)