Federal Proposal Manager

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If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ Inc. will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

QinetiQ US seeks a Proposal Manager to join a growing proposal and growth organization. The Proposal Manager will bring a proven track record of successfully leading proposals to solve the challenging missions across the government market. This role will lead a full range of proposal activities from pre-RFP preparation through submitting winning proposals. Working closely with other internal stakeholders, this role will lead proposal management and proposal writing. 

Responsibilities

• Drive the proposal process to meet milestones per corporate processes
• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors
• Set schedules, lead efforts, guide writing, creating compliant and compelling proposals
• Write and edit in support of the overall proposal effort
• Engage with Capture Managers, Delivery SMEs, and Solution Architects to craft proposal strategy and develop compelling messaging to show the strengths and discriminators of the QinetiQ offering
• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections
• Ensure proposal submissions are compliant with applicable RFP/RFQ instructions, compelling with the story of our solution and discriminators, and meet company proposal best practices
• Review solicitation requirements and recommends response strategy
• Ability to identify and collaborate with teaming partners.
• Assist in managing our SharePoint-based proposal management system
• Ability to track and manage multiple proposals simultaneously

• 3+ years of experience managing all phases and components of federal Government proposals
• Experience writing professional services and technology-centric proposals
• Desire to succeed in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving business organization with the ability/ willingness to work extended hours to meet dynamically changing needs and delivery schedules
• Knowledge of Federal procurement processes, standard solicitation instructions, and proposal development methods
• Proficiency in SharePoint
• Excellent writer and editor
• Strong Microsoft Word skills (including templates, styles, macros) and desktop publishing.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; will accept work experience in lieu of degree
• Advanced, adaptive writing skills with a strong orientation towards clarity, completeness, and compliance.
• The capacity to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to give and receive candid feedback in an open, results-oriented environment
• Ability to independently resolve issues and promptly escalate larger issues

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.