Sr FEDSIM Proposal Manager

Role Description

The Sr Proposal Manager will support the development of strategic and GSA/FEDSIM proposals as a proposal manager and content contributor, including supporting development of oral proposal presentations. The candidate will combine clear, strategic thinking with project management skills and dedication to compliance, to elevate solutions and approaches into proposal strengths and evaluated excellence. We are looking for an integral team player who works collaboratively with others, and who can also work independently, coordinate projects, develop and learn new skills, and maintain communication with various stakeholders while working on multiple simultaneous projects. The primary responsibilities encompass proposal management and content development activities, sales material development, knowledge management, and research and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pursuit management team from opportunity identification through award
• Collaborate with Capture and Solutioning team members to fully understand client desires and solutions and translate those into compelling proposal content
• Develop the proposal management plan and manage to that plan
• Manage and coordinate document control for files
• Responsible for identifying, planning, and allocating resource support
• Write and prepare pursuit support artifacts including white papers, presentations, and marketing collateral
• Lead proposal development efforts to provide clear, compelling, and compliant written responses that incorporate win strategies
• Lead oral proposal development efforts to provide clear, compelling, and compliant presentations, graphics, and scripts that incorporate win strategies, win themes, and discriminators
• Develop proposal schedules, outlines, color review documentation, kick-off documentation, and compliance matrices
• Assess proposal content for integration and consistency of strategies, win themes, and discriminators across sections and volumes
• Work with graphics professionals to manage the development of high-quality and impactful proposal graphics and presentations
• Collaborate with business and functional leadership for proposal support and direction
• Support the archival of sales and proposal content
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 12+ years of experience
• Experience with GSA AAS (FEDSIM) and other complex proposals for large efforts (>$200M)
• Strong work ethic with the willingness to work overtime on short notice
• Strong project management skills in team facilitation, as well as managing resources and schedules
• Excellent communication/presentation skills including exceptional persuasive writing skills
• Must be willing to learn new skills, technologies, and adapt to changing needs
• Superior organization and follow-through skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability
• Motivation to identify problems, propose solutions, and act independently
• Excellent business acumen skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities and assignments
• Ability to lead and work together as a team, either in a support role or as a project leader
• Ability to translate objectives into a schedule and series of activities to meet the requirements
• Frequent travel may be required, around 25%
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with SharePoint
• Must be a US citizen

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with generative AI and large language models

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Company Description

KBR provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.