Proposal Manager (Mgr Proposals 2) - 25708

Proposal Manager

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Proposal Manager to support proposals for our Corporate Growth Office. In this role, you will be an added member of the continued growth and success of this team. This position will be based out of our Fairfax, VA area. You will be leading proposals and providing support on other projects. You can expect to work on proposals ranging in size from $25M-$250M. Because of the wide range of sizes, you should be familiar with DoD contract vehicles including but not limited to, DTIC IAC, GSA OASIS (including FEDSIM), Seaport NxG, RS3, and OTA / CSO. You will work closely with a team of other proposal leaders as well as capture and business development. As a team, you are a key component in contributing to the success and helping ensure a high probability of wins. A successful person in this role possesses traits such as being well-organized, detailed-oriented, willing to do any aspect of the proposal effort, and effective communication. If this sounds like something you can do, then we want to talk to you!

Here at Mission Technologies, we are accelerating national security solutions to our customers worldwide. We deliver high-value services with broad capabilities of systems and solutions. Within our Corporate Growth Office, we are providing actionable intelligence across the globe at hyper speed through mission systems and operations. You will join a team that is mission-focused and leading the way in the next generation of defense technology.

By joining this team, you gain on-demand professional development, career mobility, community engagement, and the option to participate in multiple Employee Resource Groups that focus on diversity and inclusion. This is a community of mission-focused and ready partners that start here and grow here.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage proposals, including all aspects of proposal development : pre-proposal planning activities, kick-off meetings, value proposition conveyance, theme development, schedule management, action / issue tracking, proposal structure, compliance oversight, writing instructions and team guidance, review team coordination, and production oversight.
• Develop / maintain proposal management-related artifacts for each opportunity to include kickoff materials, requirements-based master outline and compliance matrix, schedule, annotated outlines, writing instructions and templates, daily stand-up agenda, proposal team contact list, action items, and color team review briefings.
• Review / analyze proposal sections for consistency and clarity, compliance with solicitation requirements, and alignment with proposed solutions and themes, and write / re-write proposal sections as necessary to deliver high-quality, winning proposal products.
• Manage and direct all proposal efforts to include preparation, revision, and submission; establishes and enforce the proposal schedule. Clarify, communicate, and enforce the roles and responsibilities of the proposal team members.
• Collaborate with the capture manager, subject matter experts, and other writers to refine proposal sections to ensure accuracy, compliance, consistency, and reflection of win strategies. Also, finalize staffing plans, and management plans, and identify Past Performance references.
• Work with the Pricing Manager to maintain the schedule for price reviews, BOE development (as necessary), and cost narrative development.
• Lead / facilitate / drive the discussion during solution strategy sessions with the capture manager, volume lead(s), and subject matter experts; capturing and helping to document customer hot buttons, win themes, our approach / solution, and features and benefits at the level required for a compelling proposal response.
• Work with the color review leads to convene color teams and prepare color team packages. Lead color review recovery from post-review assessment to providing guidance for implementation of approved content changes and modifications.
• Maintain version control throughout the RFP response lifecycle; ensuring proposal artifacts are always secured.
• Remain current on all solicitation modifications and communicates them to the team. Revise, schedule, outline, and compliance matrix as necessary throughout the proposal life cycle.
• Ensure proposal compliance, checking submissions for compliance regularly throughout the proposal cycle.

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HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus / other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463