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The Building People Senior Proposal Manager in Chantilly, Virginia

The Building People has an opening for a full-time Sr. Proposal Manager to manage and perform the activities involved in the development and revision of major proposals. Participate as part of a proposal team or lead in the cradle-to-grave development of a proposal. Apply working knowledge of teaming strategies with large and small businesses. Apply knowledge of contract types and contract administration.

Responsibilities

  • Review RFQ/RFPs for proposal production/documentation guidelines

  • Research, prepare, and revise proposal materials, including but not limited to resumes, past performance, responses to sources sought, etc.

  • Work with Capture Manager(s) to develop, maintain, and communicate proposal outline, schedule, and other activities

  • Craft data calls to solicit required information to develop content for proposal sections

  • Serve as the point of contact for sources providing information for proposals. Receive and send materials and coordinate the deadlines and materials needed with The Building People staff and teammates

  • Write compelling, compliant, quality-driven proposal sections or edit existing technical content, as needed, that addresses RFP requirements, while highlighting win themes, features and benefits, risks and mitigation approaches, and discriminators as appropriate

  • Proofread and review proposal material throughout the proposal development process

  • Create proposal templates and finalize proposal documents using MS Word and other MS Office software

  • Establish and maintain files in knowledge management system and file structure

  • Use standard best practices for submitting compliant proposals

  • Be consistent in proposal development for style, presentation, and RFP guidelines

  • Demonstrate personality and leadership skills to engage and motivate a diverse group of proposal contributors

  • Exhibit strong leadership skills in facilitating and coordinating the content from various sources

Qualifications

  • 10 + years of experience with managing, developing, and writing Proposals in response to U.S. federal and/or Department of Defense Requests for Proposals

  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint

  • Experience with completing individual tasks effectively

  • Experience with working in a team environment

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance

  • BA or BS degree

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