The Proposal Manager develops competitive proposals, coordinates inputs, ensures compliance and quality, identifies risks, and contributes to strategic proposal development.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (6 Months)Position SummaryThe Proposal Manager – Individual Contributor plays a critical role in developing competitive, high-quality proposals by collaborating with business development, capture, marketing, and internal stakeholders. This role involves writing, coordinating inputs, managing compliance, ensuring quality, and utilizing project management tools to deliver timely and accurate proposals. The position also focuses on risk identification, escalation, and contributing to strategic proposal development and continuous process improvement.
Some travel may be required for meetings or events. The estimated travel commitment is 5-10%.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Proposal Development (75%)
This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.
Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Some travel may be required for meetings or events. The estimated travel commitment is 5-10%.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Proposal Development (75%)
- Write and draft proposal responses, aligning with client requirements and RFP specifications.
- Coordinate inputs from internal teams, SMEs, and external stakeholders to compile comprehensive proposal content.
- Track progress and manage schedules using project management tools to ensure timely deliverables.
- Maintain compliance with RFP requirements, ensuring quality and adherence to organizational standards.
- Identify potential risks early, escalate issues, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays.
- Review and refine proposal content for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Ensure deliverables are aligned with proposal objectives and organizational standards.
- Implement quality control measures to uphold proposal submission standards.
- Support strategic discussions, including SWOT analysis and storyboarding for complex opportunities.
- Collaborate on win themes, competitive analyses, and differentiators to strengthen proposal content.
- Engage in training programs and workshops to enhance proposal development skills.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and proposal management tools.
- Writing: Proficiency in writing, editing, and coordinating proposal content.
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements, project management tools, and risk identification processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe InDesign is desirable but not mandatory.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams.
- Organization: Excellent time management and organizational skills for handling multiple priorities.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision in proposal deliverables.
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Years of Experience: 3-5 years in proposal management roles, with a focus on developing compliant, competitive proposals.
- Additional Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Proven capability in identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.
Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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