
Proposal Manager
Bering Straits Native Corporation
- Colorado Springs, CO
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices associated with proposal development in a Government contracting environment.
- Technical writing expertise required and graphic design ability a plus.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills as well as excellent oral, written communication, and time management skills.
- Must be analytical with attention to detail, task-oriented, self-motivated and have the inherent ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines and work as a team member.
- Must be proficient with MS Office Suite Programs: Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; have a working knowledge of Excel and Project; and have experience with Desktop Publishing.
- At least 4 years of experience managing proposals in a large-proposal Government contracting environment. Formal proposal workshop training such as that provided by Shipley Associates.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management, leadership, motivation, supervision, conflict management, and implementation of company-wide policies & procedures.
- Strong technical writing skills and working knowledge of the administrative research, techniques and methods of informative report preparation.
- Working knowledge of project organization, coordination, management, and controls.
- Able to analyze problems quickly and accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
- Demonstrates exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with Customers, Consultants, Teaming Partners, Fellow Staff, and Senior Management.
- Ability to review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
- Ability to travel as work load and schedule demands.
- BA/BS in Communications, Marketing, English, or Journalism preferred or equivalent experience.
- Experience responding to Federal RFPs for the DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, BOR and/or GSA.