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Proposal Manager
IQUASAR LLC Sterling, VA

Proposal Manager

IQUASAR LLC
Sterling, VA
  • Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
  • Full-Time
Job Description
Company Info
Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Job Title: Proposal Manager/Sr. Technical Proposal Writer
Location: 100 % Remote
Clearance: Secret preferred but should be clearable

Job Duties:
The Senior Technical Proposal Writer/Manager is responsible for proposal development (written, oral presentation, overall submission) from the receipt of RFX through post-submission debriefing - including the following tasks:
  • Read and analyze RFPs and prepare compliant response outlines, draft technical proposal content for readability, consistency, and clarity, and to meet requirements.
  • Develop new technical content in support of responses to RFX and marketing opportunities to include white papers.
  • Analyze the proposal requirements, create the color review schedule, compliance checklists/matrix, and assignment/deadline checklists for all proposal volumes (price, technical, management, reps & certs, past performance.)
  • Write, edit, and rewrite technical sections; maintain document configuration management and control.
  • Develop and integrate proposal themes, discriminators, and key success factors based on Capture guidance.
  • Develop compliant and compelling proposal narratives by translating technical solutions, strategies, and themes into easily understandable and readable responses.
  • Improve the readability and clarity of text by using active voice and concise language and minimizing jargon.
  • Lead proposal content storyline development sessions with Solution Architects, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and key stakeholders to clarify implementation approach, services, and products proposed.
  • Write, rewrite, edit, and expand past performance sections, including translating SOW/PWS data into proposal response content.
  • Ability to write and detail concise position requisitions specific to requirements and RFX for Key and Non-Key personnel, enabling HR to recruit qualified candidates.
  • Ability to edit, update, and add content to proposal resumes based on the requirement and candidate experience.
  • Create style sheets and acronym lists that are customized for each proposal effort.
  • Organize resources, both internally and externally (these include technical and management and past performance content contributors, staff recruiting, graphics specialists, contract administrator, pricing, etc.)
  • Coordinate tasking & schedule with partners and sub-contractors
  • Create, maintain, communicate, and manage schedules to ensure a 100% on-time, compliant submission record
  • Resolve issues with originating authors or team members
  • Select, recommend, or create layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify the proposed solution.
  • Minimize style differences between multiple authors and contributors.
  • Demonstrate an outstanding level of commitment to each proposal effort.
  • Proven track record of collaborating in a team environment to get the job done under all circumstances.
  • Participates in special projects as required.
  • Contribute to ISO activities.
Required Skills:
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Bachelors degree in fields of Computer/Engineering, Communications, English, Social Science, or technical discipline consistent with the aforementioned domains or relevant experience.
  • Must possess a passion to win.
  • Must be a self-starter with abilities to move quickly from project to project while dealing with stakeholders.
  • Minimum 10 years as a Technical Proposal Writer/Manager responding to DoD and Federal Civilian solicitations.
  • ** IT technical background is required ** Minimum 5 years of experience in the specific field of IT modernization with related technical knowledge.
  • Minimum of 10 years of Proposal writing and persuasive content development expertise.
  • Minimum 10 years of Technical Proposal Writer/Manager experience in the U.S. Federal Government IT industry.
  • Minimum 10 years of understanding of the business development life cycle in federal, state local, or commercial domains.
  • Expert 'power user' experience with MS Office Suite, (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Expert at proposal formatting and technical writing - Shipley Proposal Training (or similar).
  • Must be able to work independently and have the ability to wear "many hats" as is required in a small business work environment.
  • Must have the ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Must have the ability to work outside of traditional hours and occasionally on weekends as required.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • APMP Membership and APMP Practitioner Level certification or higher is preferred.
  • Experience with governmental technical proposal development and processes is preferred, experience with Service Desk, Agile Software Development, Cyber Security, Cloud, and emerging technologies proposal development is a plus.

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IQUASAR LLC job posting for a Proposal Manager in Sterling, VA with a salary of $81,300 to $119,100 Yearly with a map of Sterling location.