Associate Director, Proposal Manager

Guidehouse
McLean, VA, US
Full-time

Job Family : Proposal Management

Proposal Management

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Up to 10%

Clearance Required : None

None

What You Will Do :

The Guidehouse Proposal Development Center (PDC) is searching for a Proposal Manager to join the growing global Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure (ES&I) segment.

This individual will be responsible for leading proposal activities to help win work with commercial and government clients.

Guidehouse partners with energy companies, governments, investors, and global corporations as they adapt and optimize the use of resources and infrastructure to drive toward innovative, sustainable, resilient programs and operations.

This position will involve you in a wide variety of work related to clean air, electronic vehicles, transportation infrastructure, and other exciting projects.

Job Description / Responsibilities :

Coordinate with business teams to understand business plans and capture objectives

Participate as a company representative on external capture teams to gather important proposal information

Perform detailed analyses of requirements documents (e.g., RFP, RFQ, SOW) and communicate the results

Manage proposal development documentation (outline, team assignments, proposal management plan, schedule, kick-off meeting materials, writing plans)

Lead and direct the team of writers and write assigned sections as needed

Provide direction and coordination of content for proposal graphics.

Perform substantive reviews of both text and graphics, ensure the assigned writing sections comply with RFP requirements, contain win strategies and win themes, and comply with standard format and style criteria

Own all sections of the proposal, having ultimate responsibility for production and coordinate delivery of all proposal documents.

Provide orientation and training for new proposal team members on the proposal development process and procedures, writing strategies, etc.

Coordinate with pricing staff to ensure that information needed to prepare the Cost Proposal is available and input is received on time

Coordinate and obtain Partner signoff

Attend win / loss debriefings and assist with developing lessons learned

Ensure that all documentation relevant to the project is retained in a systematic way

Able to work evenings or on weekends as required to meet proposal deadlines

What You Will Need :

Please include a cover letter.

Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Eight (8) + years relevant proposal writing, coordination, and management experience

Experience on complex government proposals

Superior communication, writing, formatting, editing, and proofing skills

High skill level with MS Word; proficient with PowerPoint and Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management

Work well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment, completing multiple complex tasks simultaneously

Time management, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to be adaptable and flexible to change

What Would Be Nice to Have :

Experience in relevant market sectors

Experience in Federal, state / local, and commercial proposals

Training or certification by APMP

US citizen and able to work on Federal proposals

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

30+ days ago
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