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Job Title: Proposal Manager (L3)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Proposal Manager to join our team in Tysons, Virginia. This position offers the career-minded individual the opportunity to be a team leader, supporting high-profile proposals across multiple operating divisions and disciplines throughout the company. We provide large-scale systems and systems integration solutions for state and local governments; federal, defense, and national security clients; and Fortune 100 technology, healthcare, and industrial corporations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage proposals from initial request to final proposal submission and close-out

• Review and analyze solicitation materials and ensure proposal compliance and responsiveness to client requirements and issues

• Develop proposal artifacts including proposal plan, compliance matrices, outlines, storyboards, schedules, data calls, page allocation, themes, discriminators, etc.

• Work with the capture manager to lead all critical milestones in the proposal process including kickoff, color reviews, and working group meetings

• Write compelling executive summaries, past performance write-ups, resumes, and other proposal elements

• Write and edit proposal content, and collaborate with the design team to develop graphics, tables, and charts

• Demonstrate dedication to leading and supporting proposal response to completion

• Monitor and measure proposal progress and completion status

• Coordinate and participate in final proposal production activities

• Perform Peer Reviews and contribute to the process of continual improvement within the department

• Mentor junior level proposal staff

• Maintain the proposal knowledge management database

Essential Skills

• 5 to 10+ years of IT or Engineering Services Proposal Management experience

• Full-cycle proposal management and writing (hands-on)

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• Five (5) or more years of hands-on proposal management experience with federal government proposals

• In-depth knowledge of how to analyze a solicitation and structure a proposal to be compliant, responsive, and competitive

• Understanding of the Government contracting and procurement process and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

• Understanding of Shipley Business Development Lifecycle process

• Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce a winning proposal

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills, experience, and personalities

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship

• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent time management, organization skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in related field

• Experience with federal government proposals

• Knowledge of the Government contracting and procurement process

• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

• Experience with Shipley Business Development Lifecycle process

Work Environment

The office is very new and modern. The team is high energy and works well together. The work environment is fast-paced and very hands-on. This is not a remote position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

McDean will provide updated benefits during the interview process.McDean will provide updated benefits during the interview process.McDean will provide updated benefits during the interview process.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tysons,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.