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Proposal Manager

Virginia, United States (Hybrid)

Proposal Manager

3 Months ago • 6 Years +

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Job Description

Proposal Manager role with 6+ years experience in Federal proposal development. Must have strong writing & editing skills, MS Office proficiency, and ability to manage proposal teams.

Must have:

Federal Proposal
Writing & Editing
MS Office Suite
Proposal Management

Good to have:

SharePoint
Solution Development
Win Themes
Past Performance

Perks:

401k Matching
Professional Development

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As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation’s citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources.

Why Join VMD Corp?

At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.

We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

Learn more about VMD culture here: VMD Culture

About the Mission You Will Join:
VMD is seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Business Development team in Fairfax, VA. This individual will report to the Vice President of Proposal Operations and Marketing and is responsible for the full-cycle development and management of proposals.

Your Impact to the Mission:

In this Proposal Manager role you will have the opportunity to:

Read and interpret Federal RFP's, RFI’s, BPA’s, RFQ’s, IDIQ’s, etc.
Develop all proposal development materials including but not limited to: proposal outline, compliance matrix, proposal management plan, proposal kick-off meeting materials, storyboard, and writing plans
Provide writing support as needed for proposals, as well as editing, and desktop publishing
Manage proposal writers, graphic artists, subject matter experts, teaming partners, and consultants in the development and support of the business development pipeline
Schedule and assign internal and external resources to ensure compliant responses to all requests for proposals, request for information, and sources sought notices
Manage and conduct Pink, Red, and Gold team reviews involving the proposal team members and SMEs including storyboards, layout, and final production needs
Use SharePoint to effectively plan, assemble, review, store, and disseminate proposal information
Lead and assist in solution development and creation of win themes and discriminators
Collaborate with Business Development VPs/Directors, Program Managers, and other client program personnel to provide proposal leadership, writing support, and overall direction
Develop specific proposal sections to include Technical, Management, Staffing, Quality, Executive Summaries, etc. as required
Create and mandate the proposal schedule up to and including delivery
Organize final RFP submission for compliance with all aspects of Federal RFP protocols
Perform desktop publishing for document submission
Schedule and run kick-off meetings and color team reviews to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance of proposal with the RFP requirements
Perform and manage proposal production
Help maintain past performance database

Experience Needed to Be Successful:

3-6 years of Federal proposal development experience
Strong writing and editing experience
Proven experience with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word and PowerPoint Required)
Comfortable taking ownership and accountability to produce high quality proposal responses
Ability to write, edit, produce and review proposals, white papers, and request for information responses to federal agencies
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously solve problems and adhere to strict and often tight deadlines
Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team leader
Dynamic interpersonal skills required to interact with all levels of management
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced deadline-oriented work environment completing multiple complex tasks simultaneously

Basic Qualifiers:

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? No
Required Certification(s): None
Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 6
Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 3
Minimum Clearance to Start: None currently. Ability to obtain a clearance if needed
Work Status Allowable: US Citizen

The Type of Person That Will Excel:

You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions.
You have high attention to detail.
You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.

Travel and Telecommuting:

Travel: None
Telecommute Options: Fairfax, VA (hybrid) up to 3 days onsite.

VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

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