Proposals Manager Job at GlideFast

Job Description

As a Proposals Manager at GlideFast Consulting, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all aspects of competitive proposal development, including contributions to strategy, technical solutions, and cost planning. Reporting to the Director of Proposals, you ensure that all proposal activities are executed in alignment with established methodologies and processes. This role collaborates closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including technical subject matter experts, program managers, and technical staff, to deliver high-quality, client-focused proposals.

Job Responsibility

Identify newly solicited Requests for Proposal (RFP) opportunities by monitoring relevant channels and evaluating suitability
Track and manage the status of all RFP responses, ensuring timely updates, progress visibility, and adherence to deadlines across the team
Coordinate the full response development process, including creating response outlines, proofreading content, preparing review drafts and final editions, scheduling review meetings, and monitoring completion of team assignments to ensure quality and consistency
Facilitate team meetings to maintain alignment, proactively address challenges, and ensure proposal work stays on track to meet deadlines
Consolidate team concept drafts into a cohesive, professional, and compelling final proposal that accurately represents the organization and its capabilities
Maintain and update a comprehensive database of standard proposal responses, streamlining efficiency and ensuring consistency across multiple submissions
Research and develop new content by collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs), ensuring accurate, well-written, and client-relevant database files
Adapt and tailor responses to meet the unique needs of each prospective customer and satisfy specific RFP, RFQ, or RFI requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for all questions related to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, providing guidance, clarification, and resolution to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain professionalism and an uninterrupted work environment during all meetings and interactions
Demonstrate strong corporate citizenship by completing required administrative tasks and internal documentation accurately, on time, and within the outlined processes

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a proposals specialist role or similar, with a strong background in crafting proposals and responding to RFXs (RFP, RFI, RFQ, RFS)
Working knowledge of the Shipley proposal framework and federal proposal processes preferred
Experience reviewing internal and external documents, such as NDAs, MNDA, EULAs, SaaS agreements, MSAs, and teaming agreements
Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compliant, and well-written proposals for both business and technical audiences
Knowledge of IT initiatives such as agile, cloud, IT modernization, cybersecurity, and data analytics
Experience collaborating with partners and subcontractors, managing relationships, and coordinating contributions to proposals
Proficiency with word processing software, and strong computer, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, IT or related field preferred or equivalent work experience
APMP Foundations Certification or Shipley Certification

Nice to have

ServiceNow experience is a plus
Experience in Proposal Management Software (Loopio, Responsive, etc) is a plus

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