PROPOSAL MANAGER
hace 13 días
Tampa
Job Description Position Overview The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing the development, production, and timely delivery of compliant, high-quality proposals for Quiet Professionals/Spathe Systems’ assigned opportunities, ensuring alignment with solicitation requirements, win strategy, and corporate standards to support successful contract awards in defense, intelligence, and national security markets. As a core member of the proposal operations team, the Proposal Manager coordinates cross-functional contributors (capture, technical SMEs, pricing, graphics), enforces schedules, maintains compliance, and drives content development for technical, management, and past performance volumes. This role focuses on SOF/SOCOM, DoD, and IC pursuits, working closely with capture managers, solutions engineers, and senior leadership to produce polished, persuasive submissions in a deadline-driven environment. Primary Responsibilities • Proposal Planning & Kickoff, • Develop detailed proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and annotated mock-ups based on solicitation instructions and win themes., • Lead proposal kickoff meetings, section planning sessions, and daily status updates to align contributors and maintain momentum., • Assign writing responsibilities, track progress, and manage version control using proposal collaboration tools., • Content Development & Coordination, • Facilitate development of compelling, customer-focused narratives in technical, management, and past performance sections., • Work directly with SMEs, capture managers, and solutions teams to gather input, resolve gaps, and ensure content reflects discriminators and strengths., • Conduct iterative reviews and incorporate feedback to strengthen messaging and eliminate weaknesses., • Compliance Management, • Create and maintain compliance matrices to ensure 100% adherence to page limits, formatting, section requirements, and evaluation criteria., • Perform compliance checks throughout development and lead final quality assurance reviews before submission., • Manage production processes (editing, proofreading, graphics integration, desktop publishing) to deliver error-free documents., • Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Coordinate input from capture, pricing, subcontracting, technical, and executive teams to integrate consistent themes, pricing strategy, and risk mitigation., • Facilitate color team reviews (pink, red, gold) and resolve conflicts to drive timely decisions., • Support orals preparation and BAFO responses as required., • Proposal Tools & Asset Management, • Utilize proposal management platforms (SharePoint, proposal automation software, Adobe Acrobat) for document control, collaboration, and version tracking., • Leverage and update reusable proposal assets (boilerplate, resumes, past performance summaries, graphics library) to improve efficiency., • Contribute to process improvements, lessons learned, and template enhancements for future bids., • Submission & Post-Submission Support, • Oversee final assembly, electronic formatting, and submission via government portals (SAM.gov, DoD systems)., • Assist with post-submission activities, including clarification responses, debrief preparation, and win/loss documentation., • On-time, fully compliant proposal submissions with zero major compliance deficiencies., • Successful execution of proposal schedules and color team deliverables., • Reduction in content rework and production issues through effective coordination., • Contribution to high-quality, persuasive submissions that support win outcomes., • 5+ years of proposal management experience in defense, intelligence, or government contracting, including responsibility for full proposal lifecycles., • Demonstrated success managing proposals for DoD/SOCOM/IC opportunities with strong compliance and quality outcomes., • Solid knowledge of federal proposal processes (FAR/DFARS, solicitation compliance, color team reviews, APMP fundamentals)., • Familiarity with SOF/SOCOM mission areas, technical solution writing, and pricing integration., • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications preferred., • Active DoD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred., • Proposal Execution: Manages complex proposals with precision and under tight deadlines., • Compliance Discipline: Ensures unwavering adherence to solicitation requirements and quality standards., • Coordination Skills: Aligns diverse contributors to produce cohesive, winning documents., • Detail Orientation: Maintains accuracy and polish in high-stakes submissions., • Mission Commitment: Embodies Quiet Professionals/Spathe Systems’ ethos of service, integrity, and excellence in support of SOF and national security.