Proposal Manager, Sr

HX5 • Fort Walton Beach, FL

428d • $63,000 - $139,000

About The Position

The Senior Proposal Manager at HX5, LLC is responsible for managing large and complex federal proposals, ensuring compliance with requirements, and leading teams to develop effective proposal strategies. This role involves overseeing the proposal management process, coordinating with various stakeholders, and maintaining a centralized proposal library. The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Business, or a technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years' experience in proposal environment preferred.
• 12+ years' experience in DoD specialized acquisitions required.
• Supervising proposal staff and managing/preparing proposals is essential.
• Experience submitting proposals greater than $200M in total value, including efforts for Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, and Space Force proposals.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including transforming disparate materials into cohesive, persuasive proposals.
• Excellent time and resource management skills.
• Must be capable of working under tight deadlines, with the flexibility to work on several projects concurrently.
• Very process-oriented, providing structure and detail to proposal pursuits.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. federal procurement process, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Outstanding communication skills, including presentations, lectures, and training.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and accountable.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-directed with the ability to work without supervision.
• Able to interact well with all levels of organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or supporting Highest Technically Rated Offeror with a Realistic and Reasonable Price (HTRO RRP) procurements.
• Working knowledge of MS SharePoint.
• Training in Shipley Methodology.
• APMP Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex federal proposals, including managing processes and teams, ensuring compliance with requirements, and adhering to win strategies.
• Develop proposal strategies, win themes, and value propositions with Capture Managers and others across the organization.
• Establish corporate training modules in proposal processes, methods, and techniques.
• Manage matrixed, geographically dispersed teams, including volume leads, writers, editors, and subject matter experts.
• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and capture plans to advise Executive Leadership and Capture in making sound bid decisions.
• Direct day-to-day proposal management activities, including development of proposal work plans, schedules, and action items, to maintain compliance against solicitation requirements.
• Oversee compliance with proposal knowledge management processes; develop and maintain a centralized proposal library (solicitations, responses, debriefings) or other reusable knowledge database(s).
• Ensure adequate planning for all proposal activities.
• Lead/support proposal color reviews.
• Support development and refinement of templates, and standardized processes to streamline proposal development.
• Use MS SharePoint for collaborative proposal development and version control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Space Research and Technology
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees