Proposal Manager

Oak Ridge, TN, USA | AIS | Full Time

Company Overview

ASRC Industrial (AIS) is a people-oriented organization of complementary, providing construction services, industrial contracting for heavy civil and commercial private and state/government projects, and environmental solutions.

At AIS we have the opportunity to support a diverse set of companies and their unique services. We are unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients' unique challenges. And committed to providing superior service and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to be on-site at one of our corporate offices, preferably in Oak Ridge, TN; Tempe, AZ; or Albuquerque, NM. Remote work will be considered for highly qualified candidates. Who brings a proven track record of leading winning federal proposals, ideally in the nuclear, environmental, construction, or industrial markets, to join our Strategic Proposal Center and lead proposals across our network of companies.

In this position, you will lead or support a variety of sales, business development, and marketing activities such as strategic proposals, task order proposals, qualification statements, and presentations. You'll manage the full life cycle of proposal development, partnering with capture managers and technical SMEs to write compelling and compliant proposal content (technical and management approaches, past performance, resumes, etc.) that is tailored to clients' objectives. You will also collaborate with a team of writers and graphic designers and ensure that proposals are compliant and compelling. Come ready to proactively identify and resolve issues and gaps, keep senior leaders informed, collaborate across the family of companies, and leverage our wide range of corporate capabilities.

To be considered for an interview, candidates must submit a cover letter and resume tailored to this job posting (hint: treat this job posting as your RFP and tell us how you meet or exceed the requirements!).

The Work You'll Be Responsible For:

• Proposal Planning and Management

• Strategy and Compliance

• Communication and Collaboration with the proposal team and

• Quality Assurance and Reviews

• Proposal Submission

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will be in the Proposal Management team who supports similar company with similar projects and scope of work. (Construction, environmental, ext.)

• Will be comfortable with operating in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and may occasionally require extended hours or weekend work during peak proposal periods.

• Has a strong understanding of federal government contracting and the federal government's procurement lifecycle

• Excels at managing the proposal process and writing compelling narrative

• Has a basic understanding of cost and pricing methodologies

• Is motivated to be a part of a rapidly changing and growing environment

• Is self-motivated and comfortable working independently to lead pursuits or being a team member and proposal contributor

What You'll Need To Have;

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working with a Proposal Centers;

• Proposal experience with the federal government procurement process and managing large, complex proposals for the federal government and or state agencies.

• Solid understanding of federal RFP structures and compliance requirements

• Experience using proposal management and collaboration tools

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional

• Must be willing and able to travel

To Be Successful You'll Also Need;

• Critical thinking skills with ability to read, understand, and communicate technical requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior leaders, capture managers, subject matter experts, proposal support teams, and teaming partners/subcontractors

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and spelling

• Skilled in managing multiple assignments with varying degrees of complexity and competing deadlines

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Has an ownership mentality and is accountable for compliance

• Interpret and manage government solicitation requirements

• Adaptability to changing priorities

Ideally You'll Have;

• Certification or training in Shipley process, APMP, - , or other relevant organization is highly desired

EEO Statement

AIS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.