Proposal Manager 4 - Tysons, VA

Senior Proposal Manager (Tysons, VA)

M.C. Dean is seeking a highly motivated proposal manager to join our team onsite in Tysons, Virginia. This position offers the career-minded individual the opportunity to be a team leader, supporting high profile proposals across multiple operating divisions and disciplines throughout the company. M.C. Dean provides large-scale systems and systems integration solutions for federal, defense and national security clients; state and local governments; and Fortune 100 technology, healthcare and industrial corporations.  

• Prepare and manage proposals from initial request to final proposal response
• Review and analyze solicitation materials and ensure proposal compliance and responsiveness to client requirements and issues
• Develop proposal artifacts including proposal plan, compliance matrices, outlines, storyboards, schedules, data calls, page allocation, themes, discriminators, etc.
• Work with the capture manager to lead all critical milestones in the proposal process including kickoff, color reviews and working group meetings
• Write and edit proposal content, and collaborate with the design team to develop graphics, tables and charts
• Monitor and measure proposal progress and completion status
• Coordinate and participate in final proposal production activities
• Perform Peer Reviews and contribute to the process of continual improvement within the department
• Mentor junior level proposal staff
• Maintain the proposal knowledge management database

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Seven (7) or more year's hands-on proposal management experience with federal government proposals
• In-depth knowledge of how to analyze a solicitation and structure a proposal to be compliant, responsive, and competitive
• Understanding of the Government contracting and procurement process and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Understanding of Shipley Business Development Lifecycle process
• Demonstrated actions that motivate and energize a team to produce a winning proposal
• Demonstrated actions proving your ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills, experience, and personalities

Required Skills

• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent time management, organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills

• Competency in MS SharePoint, GovWin, Salesforce, and Adobe CS is a plus
• APMP Foundations Certification

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.