Proposal Manager - Federal

Overview B&V Special Projects Corp. is an employee‑owned company focusing on federal opportunities across DOD, NAVFAC, and USAID. The Proposal Manager leads and manages the pursuit of large and/or complex proposals for BV’s Federal Business. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the overall proposal development process from Pre‑Proposal through Post Proposal phases; Lead and/or support proposals in multiple roles (e.g., lead proposal manager, volume lead, section author); Interpret requirements of Federal Government solicitations (e.g., SF330s, RFPs, RFTOPs, TORPs, RFIs) and guide teams in defining compliant, compelling, and responsive proposal narratives to meet all requirements and align with BV’s win strategy; Develop and produce schedules, outlines, writing templates, compliance matrices, and presentations for the proposal team; Lead and/or participate in the development of compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging for the proposal based on analysis of market intelligence and competitors; Organize and facilitate proposal meetings including kick‑off and status meetings, brainstorming, solution design and storyboarding sessions, and review sessions of the technical volume(s); Ensure win strategy, technical solution, win themes, discriminators, compliance, and understanding of the requirements are well‑articulated and consistent throughout the final proposal, making ongoing recommendations throughout the development process to ensure compliance and increase proposal scorability; Serve as lead proposal section writer (e.g., Management, Technical, Capabilities, Past Performance, Staffing) authoring original content using interview and research techniques, if required; Lead and/or oversee production (edit, compilation, quality control) and submission of final proposals. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience 10+ years of engineering, project execution or technical pursuit management experience All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor‑vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience leading proposal efforts for contracts valued $75M+ and IDIQ/GWACs over $250M; Strong strategic‑thinking and problem‑solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve); Demonstrated experience in proposal writing in response to all solicitation sections (e.g., Management, Technical, Staffing); Ability to create original content using interview and research techniques; Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, and Adobe CS; 8-10+ years of related experience including 5+ years of experience with the Federal government proposal management, volume lead, support, and/or writing experience; Successful track record of leading development of high‑quality, high‑scoring proposals; Excellent organizational and communications skills (written, verbal, client service); Understanding of, and experience with, the Federal procurement process and regulations (e.g., FAR); Ability to work to meet deadlines (nights, weekends, and holidays possible); Ability to manage geographically disparate teams and travel for specific opportunities, as required ( Additional Requirements Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Certifications Formal proposal training and/or relevant certifications (e.g., APMP, PMP) preferred. Work Environment / Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Salary Plan PUR: Pursuits Job Grade 019 Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care (medical, dental, vision), disability, and a robust wellness program; flexible work schedules; paid vacation, sick leave, and dependent sick time; a company‑matched 401k plan; and additional benefits such as adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑tax accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union, and eligibility for a performance‑based bonus program. EEO Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr