Proposal Manager

Must be located in the DC Metro Area. Position will lead proposal initiatives for Four Points Technology. Proposals may be task order based, solicited and unsolicited or IDIQ/GWAC type requests. The Proposal Manager will work with sales, management, and technology solutions partners to design, develop, and respond to federal government solicitation requests. The candidate must have federal proposal management experience, including an information technology product and solutions background, and ideally experience as an IT VAR. The role requires functioning as both an individual contributor and a team leader depending on bid size and complexity. Duties and Responsibilities Strategically work with sales leadership, technology solutions partners, business development, program management, and others to develop and respond to solicited and unsolicited proposal requests. Review public‑sector request for proposal and understand proposal preparation requirements and expectations. Work with Four Points personnel and partners’ capture and technical teams to integrate content from multiple sources and prepare a proposal response that meets customer needs and compliance requirements. Take direct responsibility for creating the technical response/volume for Four Points proposals. Assist in developing competitive assessments, identifying product solutions, teaming partners, and prices‑to‑win. Work with the proposal coordinator to prepare, edit, and review management and technical writing, resource plan, schedule, and final production. Provide management for the proposal life‑cycle from pre‑bid, bid, and post‑bid phases, and lead and motivate skilled teams throughout the process. Identify required inputs from all Four Points stakeholders – finance, contracts, sales, program management, and engineering – to ensure that relevant portions of proposals have been reviewed, input provided, and proposal content approved. Gather and document past performance and capability documentation for the proposal library. Hold periodic bid/no‑bid reviews with the Four Points management team to align resources and improve win‑rate success. Participate in annual ethics training provided by Four Points. Review, acknowledge, and participate in any U.S. government and regulatory security trainings as required in the role. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong technical acumen with the ability to read, write, and edit content to present a winning proposal. Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strengths in Adobe Suite products. Training in Shipley and other proposal development methodologies and practices desired. Education/Experience BS/BA degree in a related field and 3‑5 years of experience and/or training. Associate’s degree and greater than 7 years of experience and/or training. 9+ years of experience and/or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate. The position may require remote work for certain projects. Work schedule will be based on bids in queue, which may require evening and weekend hours. The successful candidate will be able to be flexible and adapt to hours and schedules to meet government‑mandated proposal submission deadlines and schedules. An Equal Opportunity Employer Four Points Technology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr