SLED Area Proposal Manager

The Area Proposal Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, strategy, and execution of reactive proposal development within Optiv SLED business.  This role will support our sales and presales organization and will work directly with Sales and cross-functional team members to lead winning proposal engagements. 

How you'll make an impact

• Provide consultation and leadership to response pursuit team members on strategy, content, and department procedures based on proposal experience in cybersecurity

• Advise Director on strategic direction of team for standard practices and team growth

• Peer review team proposals

• Providing input in reporting and performance analytics

• Handle special projects/research for department or process improvement

What we're looking for

• 8+ years’ experience developing value-based RFx responses

• Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline; APMP, PMP, Shipley certifications desirable

• Significant experience with public and/or private sector proposals, service selling experience desirable

• E-Sourcing platform experience, including Ariba, Emptoris, Coupa, Scout, RFP 360, etc.

• Understanding of SLED sourcing motions, contract vehicles, and posting plaftforms preferred

• High level of fluency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and medium skill level in other MS Office suite applications

• Ability to edit for grammar, spelling and punctuation following the AP stylebook

• An ability to work within a team and collaborate with internal and external resources

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Experience with Qvidian or similar tools preferred

• Ability to interface with executive leadership and sales teams

• Ability to work with international support teams

• Ability to present information in a persuasive and influential way

• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines

• A high level of self-motivation

• Ability to work remotely and independently

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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