Proposal Manager/Writer

Company: RDR, Inc.
Location: Centreville
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION: Proposal Manager/Writer. applicant must possesses progressive career history of responsibility for proposal writing, and for execution of the full proposal process- both pre and post RFP. The person in the position will be responsible for managing the proposal process from RFI to submission, to include contributing to, absorbing and integrating the win strategy; RFP requirements, input from partners, and input from subject matter experts throughout the proposal process, and is comfortable writing non-technical sections of proposals with little guidance, to produce a professional finalized product. Leading proposal team, through the acquisition life-cycle process, effectively and efficiently -to meet schedules and deadlinesAbility to write a complete proposalAnalyze and Interpret solicitation/response requirements or source selection regulations and proposal response strategy and approaches on individual opportunitiesAnalyze and Assess solicitations, response timelines, capture strategies , resource requirements, and other proposal elements to determine the appropriate proposal resources, process, and schedule, required to meet proposal development requirementsTranslate RFP/SOW requirements into a compliance matrix and/or annotated proposal outlineCoordinate Capture Teams to annotate proposal outlines, incorporate win strategy, CONOPs, themes, discriminators, graphic concepts, and guidance to writers, etc.Establish, communicate , and manage the proposal development process and production schedule; communicate schedule adjustments and updatesFacilitate the development and use of various proposal tools, work products, and techniques to direct the proposal team to write a proposal that fully executes the capture win strategy and Technical SolutionLead all phases, activities, and milestones (including, but not limited to, the proposal kickoff meetings, teammate meetings, data calls, proposal readiness assessmentsReview the proposal daily and working with writers to achieve their respective content plans on-time; identifying new/struggling writers and mentoring/trainingConduct milestone status reviews to assess proposal readiness for color team reviews,etc. 5-7 years of experience in federal proposal developmentExperience in documentation collaboration administrationWriting and editing experience, including editorial practice and standardsAbility to effectively lead diverse teams of senior and junior personnelAbility to conduct oneself with the confidence, professionalism, and empowerment of a member of the Strategic Growth Operations staff, including making sound decisions regarding proposal strategies and approachesProposal experience supporting Federal agency customers and other mission support servicesAbility to work often unpredictable schedules, including overtime, evenings, and weekends; and over holidaysAbility to work effectively with diverse team makeups under high pressure conditionsExperience with Microsoft SharePointExperience with Excel, Word,Experience with GovWinExperience supporting small as well as large, complex proposal responsesExcellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of corporate personnelDocument/graphic design and development standards - Industry-wide best practices in proposal managementJob RequirementsEducation and Experience Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree5-10 years of work experience with experience in federal proposal management and executionFormal proposal management and project management training and education highly desiredIDIQ, task order proposal, experience is highly desiredKnowledge of Federal, State, and local government procurement regulations and practices (including FAR and DFAR)CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: None EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors or 5+ years experience TravelSecurity ClearanceNone

Keywords: RDR, Inc., Arlington , Proposal Manager/Writer, Other , Centreville, Virginia