Senior Proposal Manager
Maximus Services, LLC - Vienna, VA
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Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Description & Requirements MAXIMUS has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Proposal Manager within the Proposal Operations Group. The primary responsibility of the Senior Proposal Manager will be to work with business development, capture and operations personnel to plan and deliver major proposals to a wide range of Government clients at locations worldwide. This position is a highly visible role that works closely with senior leadership, capture personnel, and operations management to lead, manage, write, edit, review, and produce winning proposals typically valued between $20 Million to $1 Billion. This is a remote position.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead the development and execution of proposal strategies in collaboration with sales, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, balancing priorities and resources effectively.Manage development and production of proposals and oral presentations.Prepare and manage proposal production schedules while coordinating resources for writing and development.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and compelling proposal content.Conduct thorough reviews of proposals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client requirements.Provide publication layout, design, and support services for the proposal team.Analyze Government solicitations, identify response requirements and prepare unique, tailored proposal responses in compliance with Government agency requirements.Lead kick-off, status, strategy, and review meetings.Develop and implement strategic proposal win themes.Continuously assess and enhance proposal development processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.Produce schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and kickoff materials.Ensure win strategy, solution, themes, and compliance are clear and consistent.Analyze solicitations and prepare tailored proposal documents.Coordinate color/management team reviews.Communicate solicitation updates and revise documents as needed.Work with graphic designers to integrate visuals into proposals.Collaborate with Capture Manager, SMEs, legal, pricing, and other teams.Use tools like SharePoint for proposal management.Mentor junior proposal staff.Support additional Proposal Operations tasks.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in related field.7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.Bachelor's Degree and 7 years' proposal management experience with at least 3 years' Federal Government proposal management, support, and/or writing experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.Must have experience managing and prioritizing several projects simultaneously and be hands-on as well as strategic.Experience implementing standard proposal processes or procedures.Experience guiding and effectively influencing with and without authority; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management, proposal teams, SMEs, peers, and teaming partners.Experience enforcing and meeting deadlines (work overtime as needed).Must have experience developing compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging to communicate value proposition.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and compelling proposal content and research techniques.Fluency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.Desired Skills Experience: Experience leading large competitive strategic proposals in $10M to $500M range or has been a Volume Lead on a strategic proposal ranging from $10M to $500M.At least 3 years of supervisory experience.Formal proposal training and/or certifications (e.g., APMP).#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16