Sr. Proposal Manager

Job Duties

• Managing efforts across several opportunities at different points in the BD-lifecycle simultaneously, requiring self-organization and time management.
• Managing proposal teams responsible for all aspects of proposal development (proposal writing, editing, illustration, production efforts, etc.) assignment and receipt of RFP, through delivery and receipt by the customer.
• Analyzing solicitations (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.) in conjunction with other customer requirements and communications and determine final document structure.
• Preparing detailed proposal plans, schedule, compliance matrix, storyboards, and outline for assigned pursuits; ensuring templates and content are compliant and compelling while highlighting BlueHalo’s differentiated solutions.
• Evaluating proposal preparedness, and adjudicating actions, in conjunction with Capture and leadership, to ameliorate any identified risk to enhance pWin.
• Leading major proposal events, such as Kick-off Meetings, Strategy Meetings, outline and Storyboard reviews, Pink, Red, and Gold Color Team reviews, etc.
• Arranging facilities, as needed for classified bids, and ensuring availability of resources and cross-functional proposal team to execute, working with leadership to move any blockers.
• Developing and managing the proposal schedule.
• Providing guidance and just-in-time training to proposal writers, contributors, and subcontractors, as appropriate.
• Ensuring the BlueHalo proposal process is appropriately tailored and followed, standard style guide is used, and compliant, compelling documents are submitted in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensuring proposals are compliant with all solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Monitoring and remaining current on all amendments and modifications to the solicitation.
• Participating in After Action Reviews (AARs) and Lessons Learned to develop and implement process improvements that help improve proposal quality.

Required Experience

• Successful execution of large, competitive, single award procurements of $50M+
• Evidence of a successful track record of high-quality, high-scoring proposals
• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of professional experience or Master’s Degree with 4+ years of experience.
• 6 years of experience working as a Proposal Manager responding to Federal Government solicitations.
• Experience with MS Office business applications.
• Leadership skills and experience in keeping a team focused and moving toward developing a compliant, compelling, competitive - winning document.
• Exceptional people skills to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.