Contract and Proposal Specialist

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Contract and Proposal Specialist to join our growing DSI Tech team! As the Contract and Proposal Specialist you will be a member of the Contract & Proposal team with potential to advance into a company managerial role.

This role will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to managing and development of compliant proposals including the RFP/RFI submission process, timeline, managing client/vendor contracts. This position will be based in Ashburn, VA with a hybrid work schedule which is 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

DISYS Solutions Inc. (DSI Tech) is a Cisco Gold Partner generating over $180 million in revenue annually. DSI Tech is an expanding company providing IT solutions and services since 1991 with headquarters in the thriving Dulles Technology corridor (Ashburn, Virginia).

Our culture is built on credibility, capability, customer service, and commitment to our talented workforce and customers. We look forward to accelerating your career development and growth through our comprehensive professional training programs, competitive compensation package, robust benefits, and a fun and rewarding workplace!

Benefits We Provide

DSI sponsored benefits include 401(k) with a 3% company match, medical insurance (including TelaDoc), dental insurance, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance, paid time off (PTO), and 9.5 company paid holidays. We are committed to employee satisfaction through our benefits program and a friendly, team-based culture.

Your Responsibilities

• Be the single point of contact for owning the entire RFP/RFI proposal development cycle
• Prepare and manage proposals from initial request to final proposal response
• Development of compliant proposal response template using existing templates or creation of a new template based on RFP requirements.
• Populate template with mix of existing boiler plate, program management and engineering provided content.
• Works with Managers/Directors to ensure effective integration of win strategies, themes, and discriminators into proposal response
• Responsible for the overall contract execution and compliance of assigned tasks in accordance with contract requirements, federal/agency regulations, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws
• Proactively identifies/manages contractual risks and issues
• Leads recoveries and engages in resolving escalations/issues during proposal development and/or contract execution.
• Engage in mentorship of team members as well as formal and informal knowledge sharing and training sessions to educate the team regarding contracts and obligation management
• Manage resources, coordinate/dictate action items from internal reviews, and interact with teammates to complete tasks
• Review proposal drafts and final versions to ensure thoroughness, accuracy, quality, and effective design and layout
• Monitor and measure proposal progress and completion status, coordinate and participate in final proposal production activities and maintain a proposal database

What You Need for this Role

• 4-6 years of Federal and/or SLED contracts and proposals writing and management experience
• 3+ years experience managing a team of Proposal Specialists, Managers, Coordinators
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Administration, or related fields
• Successful track record of managing and winning Federal and/or SLED contracts
• Experience as a Lead Proposal Writer, or Technical / Management Lead
• Excellent time management, organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat - document formatting
• Knowledge of FARS and DFARS requirements
• Strong decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
• Results driven and detail-oriented
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of conducting business
• Demonstrated credibility in customer and team interactions

What Sets You Apart

• Society for Technical Communication (STC), Shipley, APMP certifications
• Shipley Business Development Certification
• Relevant professional certifications
• Contract Management Experience
• Demonstrated proposals experience in Cisco product line and services
• Strong team collaborator, mentor, coach to others on the team
• Demonstrated credibility in customer and team interactions
• Business growth mindset

DSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Contract and Proposal Specialist to join our growing DSI Tech team! As the Contract and Proposal Specialist you will be a member of the Contract & Proposal team with potential to advance into a company managerial role.

This role will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to managing and development of compliant proposals including the RFP/RFI submission process, timeline, managing client/vendor contracts. This position will be based in Ashburn, VA with a hybrid work schedule which is 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

DISYS Solutions Inc. (DSI Tech) is a Cisco Gold Partner generating over $180 million in revenue annually. DSI Tech is an expanding company providing IT solutions and services since 1991 with headquarters in the thriving Dulles Technology corridor (Ashburn, Virginia).

Our culture is built on credibility, capability, customer service, and commitment to our talented workforce and customers. We look forward to accelerating your career development and growth through our comprehensive professional training programs, competitive compensation package, robust benefits, and a fun and rewarding workplace!

Benefits We Provide

DSI sponsored benefits include 401(k) with a 3% company match, medical insurance (including TelaDoc), dental insurance, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance, paid time off (PTO), and 9.5 company paid holidays. We are committed to employee satisfaction through our benefits program and a friendly, team-based culture.

Your Responsibilities

• Be the single point of contact for owning the entire RFP/RFI proposal development cycle
• Prepare and manage proposals from initial request to final proposal response
• Development of compliant proposal response template using existing templates or creation of a new template based on RFP requirements.
• Populate template with mix of existing boiler plate, program management and engineering provided content.
• Works with Managers/Directors to ensure effective integration of win strategies, themes, and discriminators into proposal response
• Responsible for the overall contract execution and compliance of assigned tasks in accordance with contract requirements, federal/agency regulations, company policy and procedures, and applicable laws
• Proactively identifies/manages contractual risks and issues
• Leads recoveries and engages in resolving escalations/issues during proposal development and/or contract execution.
• Engage in mentorship of team members as well as formal and informal knowledge sharing and training sessions to educate the team regarding contracts and obligation management
• Manage resources, coordinate/dictate action items from internal reviews, and interact with teammates to complete tasks
• Review proposal drafts and final versions to ensure thoroughness, accuracy, quality, and effective design and layout
• Monitor and measure proposal progress and completion status, coordinate and participate in final proposal production activities and maintain a proposal database

What You Need for this Role

• 4-6 years of Federal and/or SLED contracts and proposals writing and management experience
• 3+ years experience managing a team of Proposal Specialists, Managers, Coordinators
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Administration, or related fields
• Successful track record of managing and winning Federal and/or SLED contracts
• Experience as a Lead Proposal Writer, or Technical / Management Lead
• Excellent time management, organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat - document formatting
• Knowledge of FARS and DFARS requirements
• Strong decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
• Results driven and detail-oriented
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of conducting business
• Demonstrated credibility in customer and team interactions

What Sets You Apart

• Society for Technical Communication (STC), Shipley, APMP certifications
• Shipley Business Development Certification
• Relevant professional certifications
• Contract Management Experience
• Demonstrated proposals experience in Cisco product line and services
• Strong team collaborator, mentor, coach to others on the team
• Demonstrated credibility in customer and team interactions
• Business growth mindset

DSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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