Valiant Harbor International, LLC- Proposal Manager (Bethesda, MD; Remote/Telework)

Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in program, acquisition, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. Here at Valiant Harbor International we emphasize extreme focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customer’s needs- we are a management consulting firm with a successful record of offering a wide range of professional, scientific, and technical services requiring a high degree of expertise and training.

Position Description

Valiant Harbor is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to support our team in the metro-DC area. This is a Hybrid Remote opportunity. The Proposal Manager will manage proposal efforts and work closely with the entire team to develop and deliver winning, high-quality Federal Government proposals. The Proposal Manager will be responsible for the following:

Position Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of proposal development: pre-proposal planning activities, kickoff meeting, schedule management, proposal structure, compliance, writing instructions and team guidance, review team coordination, and production
Collaborate with business development and operational leadership to obtain adequate resources for accomplishing a high-quality proposal submission in a timely manner
Develop and maintain proposal management-related artifacts for each opportunity, including kickoff materials, master outline, compliance matrix, schedule, writing instructions, daily stand-up agenda, proposal team contact list, action items, and color team review briefings
Establish and enforce the proposal schedule; clarify, communicate, and enforce roles and responsibilities of proposal team members
Remain current on all solicitation modifications and communicate them to the team
Revise the schedule, outline, and compliance matrix as necessary throughout the proposal lifecycle
Assist in the development and refinement of templates and standardized processes to streamline proposal development
Capture, document, and communicate customer hot buttons, win themes, our solution, and features and benefits at the level required for a compelling proposal response
Review and analyze proposal sections for consistency and clarity, compliance with solicitation requirements, and alignment with proposed solutions and themes
Convene color teams and prepare the color team package; lead color review recovery from post-review assessment to guiding implementation of approved content changes and modifications
Ensure proposal compliance, checking all sections for compliance regularly throughout the proposal cycle and before delivery

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience. An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must be a US Citizen and be eligible to obtain a security clearance
5+ years of demonstrated experience managing winning competitive Federal Government proposals in a defined proposal role
Knowledge of the proposal development lifecycle and understanding of proposal development processes
Experience managing complex and highly technical proposals with multiple stakeholders, and multiple interrelated components dealing with management, staffing, technical, pricing, quality, and past performance
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and successfully under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities, and to successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent work ethic and organizational skills with effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of management
Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed to meet critical deadlines

Yearly Pay Range: $110,000 - $135,000

EEO Statement: Valiant Harbor International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Valiant Harbor International prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (202) 656-4691 for assistance.

This is a full time position

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