Proposal Manager Job Description

Proposal Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Proposal Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures adherence to proposal development preparation guidelines, processes, methodologies, and associated business tools;
  • Coordinates proposal layout and outlines with SMEs and technical writers;
  • Manages RFIs/SSNs, task orders, IDIQ proposals, and other stand-alone proposals from $5M-$150M in value;
  • Leads proposal process throughout proposal development life cycle, including kick off meetings, color reviews, and other required milestones;
  • Analyzes requirements and ensures that proposals meet requirements;
  • In coordination with the Proposal Coordinator, creates and maintains high-quality templates and process documentation;
  • Manages proposal-specific content in Salesforce, SpringCM, and SharePoint content management repositories;
  • The ability to conceptualize and create graphics, if qualified;
  • Other duties as assigned;
  • Review and interpret Government solicitation requirements;
  • Work within tight deadlines and coordinate multiple corporate resources as well as subcontractors and customers;
  • Provide leadership, guidance, outlines, schedules, and direction for all proposal stakeholders, as well as continual proposal process improvement;
  • Write RFP responses as needed;
  • Manage proposals of all sizes, from $5M to $100M+
  • Execute IDIQ Task Order Response processes to deliver quick turn proposals using a streamlined approach.

Requirements:

  • APMP Foundation level or better certified and Shipley Capture Management training or equivalent is a strong plus;
  • Ability to foster good customer relationships to build client base;
  • Less than 10%
  • Effective multi-tasking and flexibility to meet competing needs and sensitive deadlines;
  • Facilitate collaborative solution development sessions and graphics workshops to develop key proposal themes and messages;
  • Establish and maintain the SharePoint collaboration site for each proposal;
  • Dedication to what we’re building at Sparkfund and a passion for increasing access to energy efficiency across the economy;
  • Lead and analyze RFI, RFQ, RFPs and other bid documents for requirements;
  • Coordinate and support the production, reproduction, binding, and packaging in finalizing the proposal submission and response processes;
  • Bachelor’s degree;
  • A minimum of eight years related experience is required;
  • Ability to work efficiently with direct reports, departments heads and subject matter experts across the organization;
  • Travel occasionally for industry and government meetings – less than 10% travel anticipated;
  • Detail oriented;
  • A degree in a related field is preferred.