Responsibilities:
Collaborate with senior executives, management teams, functional stakeholders, BD leads, innovation staff, partners, subject matter experts, and external consultants to provide proposal leadership, support, and overall direction
Manage the proposal process from pre-RFP activities through final production and close out processes
Analyze RFP and develop compliance documents, outline, format, and final product working in consort with Technical Lead
Contribute to proposal sections as needed, including writing non-technical sections such as management, past performance, or staffing
Develop and manage to the schedule for all color reviews and final production
Assist in the assembly of proposal writing resources
Identify potential for graphic input
Monitor development of the business/pricing proposal to ensure it is on track and in sync with the technical proposal
Serve various functions, as required, throughout the proposal process (compliance matrix developer, section author, draft reviewer, red team reviewer, subcontractor interface, etc.)
Manage or support preparation for interviews/oral presentations, as needed
Will often manage more than one proposal at once
Work to continually assess and improve processes and techniques
May support the facilitation of solution development, message development, SWOT analysis, competitive analysis and other activities related to capture
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree; specialization in communications, English, journalism, or related field preferred
Minimum 8+ years of experience managing proposals
Significant experience with all aspects of proposal preparation, development, and production
Proven track record of leading the development of successful, high quality, high scoring proposals
Proposal editing and writing experience
Strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in the use of SharePoint and MS Teams
Preferred Qualifications:
High level of attention to detail
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Experience with either state & local, commercial, and/or federal proposals and processes
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; collaborative and productive work style
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as teaming partners
Ability to work to meet deadlines (nights, weekends, and holidays, at times)
Ability to work with geographically disparate teams
Ability to remain upbeat, positive, and constructive within a dynamic environment operating under high-pressure deadlines
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and commitment to high-quality work
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
ICF
Fairfax Virginia
United States
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
(No Timezone Provided)
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with senior executives, management teams, functional stakeholders, BD leads, innovation staff, partners, subject matter experts, and external consultants to provide proposal leadership, support, and overall direction
Manage the proposal process from pre-RFP activities through final production and close out processes
Analyze RFP and develop compliance documents, outline, format, and final product working in consort with Technical Lead
Contribute to proposal sections as needed, including writing non-technical sections such as management, past performance, or staffing
Develop and manage to the schedule for all color reviews and final production
Assist in the assembly of proposal writing resources
Identify potential for graphic input
Monitor development of the business/pricing proposal to ensure it is on track and in sync with the technical proposal
Serve various functions, as required, throughout the proposal process (compliance matrix developer, section author, draft reviewer, red team reviewer, subcontractor interface, etc.)
Manage or support preparation for interviews/oral presentations, as needed
Will often manage more than one proposal at once
Work to continually assess and improve processes and techniques
May support the facilitation of solution development, message development, SWOT analysis, competitive analysis and other activities related to capture
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree; specialization in communications, English, journalism, or related field preferred
Minimum 8+ years of experience managing proposals
Significant experience with all aspects of proposal preparation, development, and production
Proven track record of leading the development of successful, high quality, high scoring proposals
Proposal editing and writing experience
Strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in the use of SharePoint and MS Teams
Preferred Qualifications:
High level of attention to detail
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Experience with either state & local, commercial, and/or federal proposals and processes
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; collaborative and productive work style
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as teaming partners
Ability to work to meet deadlines (nights, weekends, and holidays, at times)
Ability to work with geographically disparate teams
Ability to remain upbeat, positive, and constructive within a dynamic environment operating under high-pressure deadlines
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and commitment to high-quality work
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information