Senior Proposal Manager

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Proposal Manager for the Corporate Office, supporting Corporate Business Development.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Washington D.C., Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: FT

TRAVEL: Minimal, up to 10%, Minimal travel may be required to attend Industry Days, Pre-Proposal, and Proposal Development activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• BS/BA degree required or an additional 5 years of directly related experience.
• At least 12+ years of experience in the proposal development life cycle. Experience should include supporting capture, pre-RFP, and proposal planning activities using proposal management best practices (Association of Proposal Management Professionals [APMP], Shipley, etc.).
• Certification(s) required: None required; but must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance if needed.
• Experience in technical writing and word processing is a must.
• Government contracts and RFP knowledge required.
• Excellent technical writing skills with thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation and the ability to assimilate technical concepts.
• Ability to apply critical thinking when supporting a Business Development team.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate meetings with multiple, extremely busy stakeholders (schedule the meetings, develop and distribute agendas; capture and distribute minutes)
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities, meeting hard deadlines, and working after normal hours and on weekends as required.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task are a must.
• Must be extremely organized and able to work independently.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• None

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the proposal process. This includes organizing, planning, writing, editing, document formatting, updating, and tracking all phases of the proposal/production process. The individual must be flexible as position demands evening and weekend work from time to time.
• Review, analyze, and organize requirements to ensure 100% compliance with the Request for Information (RFI)/ Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Collaborate, and work closely with the Proposal Team to understand the products or services being bid and prepare all supporting and written documentation for the assigned proposal.
• Work closely with the Capture Manager to gain understanding of Capture Plan, win strategies, and key discriminators.
• Develop proposal outline; compose, design, maintain, coordinate, edit, proofread all proposals; and oversee the printing, collating, binding, and shipping/delivery of all
• proposals. Includes desktop publishing to create and/or capture necessary graphics including screen captures, photos, process flow chart, etc.
• Develop and manage proposal schedules, work assignments, and resource allocations.
• Prepare, schedule, and lead Proposal Kick-off Meetings
• Schedule and lead proposal strategy meetings to discuss win themes and proposal-specific initiatives.
• Support the development of all standard proposal sections: Management, Technical, Past Performance, Transition Plans, Key Personnel Resumes, Cost/Price Narrative, Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) Self-Scoring Matrix, etc.
• Schedule, facilitate, participate, and provide input for all color team reviews to ensure the integrity of the assigned proposal for compliance with the RFP.
• Integrate inputs from multiple authors and contributors into a cohesive document with RFP-compliant formatting and style.
• Conduct regular proposal status meetings to include subcontractors/team members.
• Review proposal text and provide direction to authors.
• Develop and edit proposal sections, as needed.
• Identify and analyze proposal development problems, develop solutions, and implement solutions in collaboration with senior managers and executives.
• Maintain document configuration management and control.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flex time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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