Proposal & Growth Operations Manager with Security Clearance
RealmOne · Columbia, MD · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Proposal Management & Compliance
- Lead end-to-end proposal development for DOD customers, ensuring all actions follow corporate processes tailored from Shipley methodologies.
- Manage proposal schedules, milestones, color team reviews, contributors, and internal workflows to ensure timely and compliant submissions.
- Carry out RFP compliance assessments, quality checks, and content reviews across all volumes (technical, management, staffing, past performance, etc.).
- Oversee proposal production including formatting, graphics integration, secure file handling, version control, and final submission.
Growth Operations & Business Development Support
- Manage the overall growth lifecycle processes and ensure the opportunity pipeline is accurate, current, and maintained within current SharePoint tool.
- Assess, recommend, and implement AI-driven tools to improve proposal quality, compliance checking, content development, and workflow efficiency.
- Manage team collaboration and productivity through Microsoft applications (Teams, SharePoint), ensuring consistent, effective use across BD and proposal teams.
- Evaluate new tools and technologies to strengthen the Growth function, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms and other BD-enablement systems.
- Support integration between capture, business development, and proposal functions to ensure smooth operational execution and improved win probability.
- Provide support to the resource planning of resources necessary to implement the proposal development process.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of Experience managing federal or DOD proposals using Shipley or Shipley-derived processes.
- 5 years of experience working in the Department of Defense Service Provider space
- Strong understanding of compliance analysis, proposal schedules, and production workflows.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Word, etc.).
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel between Maryland and Virginia to provide onsite support for final proposal development activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI-enabled writing or compliance tools.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and BD pipeline management.