Construction Materials Testing Project Manager Hillis-Carnes
Annapolis Junction, MD9 days ago
- $1–$3 Per Hour
- Full-time
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Skills
- Adobe Product Familyunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Bid Analysisunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
- Content Developmentunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)unmatched
- Desktop Publishingunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Editingunmatched
- Electronic Publishingunmatched
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)unmatched
- Federal Contractsunmatched
- Federal Governmentunmatched
- Governmentunmatched
- Graphic Designunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
- Microsoft SharePointunmatched
- Microsoft Visiounmatched
- Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
- Persuasion Skillsunmatched
- Process Developmentunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Proposal Developmentunmatched
- Proposal Scheduleunmatched
- Proposal Writingunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Remote Team Managementunmatched
- Sales Pipelineunmatched
- Schedule Developmentunmatched
- Small Businessunmatched
- Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
- Storytellingunmatched
- Strategic Analysisunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
Proposal Manager
Remote
Alexandria, VA
Proposal Leadership & Management
Remote
Alexandria, VA
Proposal Leadership & Management
- Lead end-to-end development of compliant, compelling proposals, including RFP analysis, outline creation, schedule development, writing, editing, and final production.
- Manage multiple concurrent proposals, often with short turnaround times (including 72-hour task order responses).
- Facilitate color team reviews, solutioning discussions, and content development sessions with technical SMEs, Client, and leadership.
- Develop and enforce proposal schedules, compliance matrices, templates, and version control practices.
- Write clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal sections, including technical, management, past performance, and staffing narratives.
- Translate SME input into polished, customer-focused content.
- Maintain and expand a library of reusable proposal content, resumes, and past performance materials.
- Support early capture activities by contributing to win strategy, customer analysis, competitor assessments, and solution development.
- Participate in Client pipeline reviews and teaming discussions.
- Assist Client with shaping activities, pipeline management, and opportunity qualification.
- Introduce and champion proposal best practices in an environment where proposals may be viewed as administrative rather than strategic.
- Establish repeatable processes, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
- Educate internal stakeholders on proposal roles, expectations, and timelines.
- Coordinate across remote teams, subcontractors, and partners to gather inputs and ensure timely delivery.
- Proactively communicate risks, gaps, and needs to leadership (owner).
- Build strong relationships with SMEs and Client staff to improve proposal readiness and solution quality.
- Bachelor's degree in business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing and writing federal government proposals; small-business experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously with minimal oversight.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize technical information.
- Experience with rapid-turnaround task orders and IDIQ environments.
- Familiarity with Shipley or similar proposal methodologies (formal certification a plus).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative tools (Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment with high accountability.
- Experience supporting Client and capture activities in a small or growing organization.
- Ability to introduce structure and process where limited frameworks currently exist.
- Knowledge of federal contracting, FAR/DFARS, and government procurement cycles.
- Graphic design or desktop publishing experience (e.g., PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe) is a plus.
- Thrives in ambiguity and can create order from limited inputs.
- Comfortable working under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strategic thinker who understands how proposals drive growth.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alexandria, VA (Remote) |
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