Sr. Proposal Manager

The successful candidate will apply Shipley-based proposal management skills in a secure environment, leading teams, analyzing requirements, and managing responses to generate cohesive, compliant, and compelling White Papers, proposals, and presentations. This position reports to the Vice President of Proposals for Intel.

JOB DUTIES

• Managing efforts across several opportunities at different points in the BD-lifecycle simultaneously, requiring self-organization and time management.
• Managing proposal teams responsible for all aspects of proposal development (proposal writing, editing, illustration, production efforts, etc.) assignment and receipt of RFP, through delivery and receipt by the customer.
• Analyzing solicitations (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.) in conjunction with other customer requirements and communications and determine final document structure.
• Preparing detailed proposal plans, schedule, compliance matrix, storyboards, and outline for assigned pursuits; ensuring templates and content are compliant and compelling while highlighting BlueHalo's differentiated solutions.
• Evaluating proposal preparedness, and adjudicating actions, in conjunction with Capture and leadership, to ameliorate any identified risk to enhance pWin.
• Leading major proposal events, such as Kick-off Meetings, Strategy Meetings, outline and Storyboard reviews, Pink, Red, and Gold Color Team reviews, etc.
• Arranging facilities, as needed for classified bids, and ensuring availability of resources and cross-functional proposal team to execute, working with leadership to move any blockers.
• Developing and managing the proposal schedule.
• Providing guidance and just-in-time training to proposal writers, contributors, and subcontractors, as appropriate.
• Ensuring the BlueHalo proposal process is appropriately tailored and followed, standard style guide is used, and compliant, compelling documents are submitted in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensuring proposals are compliant with all solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Monitoring and remaining current on all amendments and modifications to the solicitation.
• Participating in After Action Reviews (AARs) and Lessons Learned to develop and implement process improvements that help improve proposal quality.

Required Experience

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph; ability to support both MPO and VA-R customers
• Successful execution of large, competitive, single award procurements of $50M+; evidence of a successful track record of high-quality, high-scoring proposals
• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of professional experience or Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience.
• 8 years of experience working as a Proposal Manager responding to Federal Government solicitations.
• Ability to be on-site in classified spaces in Maryland and Northern Virginia to work and submit proposals.
• Experience with MS Office business applications.
• Leadership skills and experience in keeping a team focused and moving toward developing a compliant, compelling, competitive - winning document.
• Exceptional people skills to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Desired Experience

• Successful execution of large, competitive, single award procurements of $350M+.
• 12-15 years of experience working in a competitive Federal Government proposal environment.

Salary Range: $150k-$280k

The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.