Proposal Manager

  Job Title:   Proposal Manager
  Job Location:   Tampa, FL USA   Industry:   Engineering
  Employment Status:   Full-time   Employment Type:   Employee
  Job Role:   Business Development Support   Joining Date:  
  Salary Range:   Negotiable   Manages Others:   No
  Career Level:   Mid Level   Years of Experience:   3-5+ Years
  Security Clearance:   Secret   Education:   BA/BS in Business Administration

Job Description:  

  The Proposal Manager is responsible for all administrative aspects of responding to Requests for Proposals (RFP), Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) – ensuring security and integrity of all proposal documentation, coordinating internal flow and review of all proposal inputs, and directing a production of final master proposals.

  The Proposal Manager focuses on the following:

  • Compliance
  • Responsiveness
  • Supporting the Capture Manager with the development of a proposal that is
    • Compliant
    • Responsive
    • Of the highest quality

  Tasks include:

  • Support the development of the Proposal Strategy, themes, and discriminators
  • Tracking correspondence with the customer
  • Developing PowerPoint presentations for
    • Kickoff Meeting
    • Color Team Reviews
  • Develops and implements the Proposal Management Plan including Schedule
  • Producing a quality proposal
  • Submission of the proposal to the customer

Job Requirements:
  • Proposal management expertise required
  • BA/BS degree required, focus in Business Administration is desired
  • Experience with Government contracting is highly desired
  • Must be very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to deal with the team at all levels.
  • Very good organization and time management skills to support multiple proposals in parallel.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment, or independently, as necessary, and be a self-starter who can resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
  • Must have strong attention to detail and good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Able to manage and coach writers
  • Research skills
  • Needs to be able to meet demanding schedules.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, and be able to obtain a Department of Defense Security clearance.

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Required to communicate in English.
  • Required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel, and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.
  • Required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:
  • While performing the responsibilities of the Proposal Manager, the work environment characteristics are representative of the office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate unless in a manufacturing area.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

ASI will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

It is the policy of ASI to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments.  ASI will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability.  ASI also will make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with handicaps, disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made are not undue hardship for ASI.