Senior Proposal Manager

Location: Sterling, VA

Company: Core One Solutions

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. Our mission relies on valuing people first! We are committed to recruiting and retaining top talent supporting the intelligence community and special operations. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Job Summary:

The Senior Proposal Manager will lead the development and submission of high-quality, competitive proposals for government contracts, with a focus on supporting the intelligence community and special operations. This role requires a well-rounded, strategic thinker with excellent project management skills, an in-depth understanding of the government contracting process, the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and must have a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proposal Development: Lead and manage the entire proposal lifecycle, including planning, writing, editing, and submission of proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation types.
  • Team Leadership: Direct and mentor proposal teams and subject matter experts, ensuring all members understand their roles and responsibilities and are aligned with the proposal strategy.
  • Strategic Design: Develop winning strategies and themes for proposals, aligning with customer requirements and Core One's strengths and capabilities.
  • Ensure proposals are compliant with all RFP requirements, company policies, and government regulations.
  • Create, review, and refine proposal content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness.
  • Develop and maintain proposal schedules, assignments, and deliverables, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met.
  • Work closely with business development, technical teams, and subject matter experts to gather information, develop compelling proposal content, and incorporate key messaging.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of proposals, providing constructive feedback and making necessary revisions to enhance quality and competitiveness.
  • Maintain proposal libraries, and implement best practices in proposal management, continuously improving processes and relevant platforms and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in proposal management, with a strong background in government contracting, particularly within the intelligence community and/or special operations.
  • Required Skills:
    • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
    • Expert writing, editing, and communication skills.
    • Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and government procurement processes.
    • Experience with proposal compliance audits and delivering project solutions to federal clients.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
    • Proficiency in proposal management software (e.g., MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint).
    • Experience coordinating multiple proposal efforts simultaneously.
    • Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
    • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Clearance: Active Secret security clearance

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