Proposal Manager (Remote, anywhere in the USA, MD/DC/VA preferred)

Proposal ManagerThis position is Remote and can be based anywhere within USA. MD/DC/VA area is preferred.Can you navigate the shark-infested waters of federal proposal management and come back with the win?Axiom Consultants is an award-winning, woman-owned small business that helps federal agencies solve their toughest missions, and we are looking for a Proposal Manager who thrives under deadline pressure and turns complex solicitations into winning proposals.As our Proposal Manager, you will lead and manage all phases of the proposal development process in response to U.S. government requests for proposals (RFPs). You will help identify proposal opportunities; manage all aspects of proposal preparation, revision, and submission; and orchestrate inputs from the technical, management, and finance teams. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Axiom leadership and customer project teams, including subject matter experts, developers, and project managers, to deliver compliant, compelling, and on-time proposals. Shark Hunters and Proposal Managers, please read on.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Owns all bids and proposals, including RFI's, RFQ's, RFP's (RFx's), and a variety of informal requests for product and project informationLeads proposal development for oral presentations. Coordinates with teams for scripting, storyboarding, slide development, and rehearsal of the presentation team.Applies proven ability to use end-to-end capture-to-proposal tools/platforms to help drive the transition from capture to a coordinated proposal effort.Develops and maintains compliance matrices, requirements traceability, annotated outlines, and proposal schedules; performs requirement shredding of the RFP, PWS/SOW, Sections L and M, and evaluation criteria.Plans and leads color-team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove) and drives recovery and final production.Ensures 100% compliance with all RFP instructions, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements prior to submission.Collects and incorporates all technical, management, and pricing content in accordance with established formats and approved schedulesSchedules reports on proposal activities to the business development team and executive leadershipManages and schedules resources, project timelines, and production efforts to ensure timely support on proposal responses and partnership needsConsults with technical, capture, pricing, and other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure strategic presentation and flow of content to maximize win probabilityEstablishes proposal best practices and policiesSupports writing and editing for RFIs, white papers and proposalsAssists in the analysis of proposal outcomesHelps and coordinates data callsRefines and manages SharePoint site for proposal status tracking and placement of proposal artifactsQualifications:Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated experience preparing and managing government proposals and grants.Knowledge of government contract types, GSA and FAR preferredExtensive understanding of capture plans and proposal processAPMP certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional) or Shipley training preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office suite such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Project, and MS Teams, as well as proposal/capture management tools.Expert at delivering high-quality management and technical proposal volumesAbility to work with executive leadership throughout the proposal processEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience7+ years' experience managing and leading U.S. federal government proposals, including full-lifecycle proposal management (not merely proposal writing/development alone). Demonstrated ownership of proposal schedules, compliance, color-team reviews, cross-functional teams, subcontractor proposal management, and submission compliance from RFP release through submission.Additional Desired Skills/Requirements:Strong working knowledge of the new and revised FAR clauses (including the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul) as they relate to small business programs and proposal development.Current knowledge of proposed changes to SBA small business size standards and NAICS code revisions, and how those changes affect set-aside eligibility, size status, and teaming decisionsDemonstrated ability to make informed decisions, manages workloads, and meets deadlines independentlyA track record of successfully managing high-visibility and complex Federal proposals, as well as multiple, concurrent GWAC or Agency-specific task order responses.The ability to assist in the development of win strategiesThe candidate should also possess strong oral and written communication, problem-solving skills, and be a team playerThe successful candidate will also be able to pass background screening prior to employmentUS Citizenship or work-authorizationAxiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities