Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction, and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core values, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams.
Proposal Manager
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United States
Posted
39 days ago
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Proposal Manager
Chugach Government Solutions
Role Description The Proposal Manager leads their assigned proposal team, to include Proposal Writers, and manages specific proposals as assigned. - Manages all phases of the proposal development process, starting with proposal assignment to contract award. - Manages multiple proposals, sources sought/request for information responses, and other business development tasks and projects concurrently. - Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making regarding proposal development, handling of classified or confidential information, and working with team members outside of Growth. - Analyzes and interprets Requests for Proposals and provides consistent guidance to proposal team members, including technical, capture, cost, subject matter experts, and subcontractors. - Develops and manages proposal outlines throughout the entire proposal development process based on coordination with the Capture Manager and Cost Estimator or Director of Pricing. - Develops and manages proposal milestones and deadlines regarding writing, editing, cost, review, production, and submission via the proposal schedule. - Assigns writing and editing tasks to appropriate staff, including Proposal Writers, consultants, subject matter experts, subcontracts, and the Proposal Manager. - Leads regular strategy/status meetings to conceptualize proposal content and track action items. - Performs detailed compliance analysis between RFP requirements and proposal deliverables. - Performs appropriate post-proposal submission duties to close-out the proposal, including archiving of boilerplate and past performance information. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Accountable For: - Timely and cost-effective performance of duties. - Harmoniously working with other employees and customers. - Working with the Project Principals to fully coordinate all activities. - Effectively coordinate a number of projects simultaneously. - Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure. - Effective written and oral communication skills. - Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills. - Contributing to the successful completion of project initiatives. Qualifications - Bachelor degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a technical/engineering bachelor’s degree. Related experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. - Four (4) years of experience working on all phases of multi-volume proposals to the federal government. - Three (3) years’ experience in a position requiring writing and editing. - Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word; beginning proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point. - Successfully pass background check and/drug test required on the contract. Requirements - This position is primarily performed in an office setting with standard lighting, heating, and ventilation. - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. - Occasional lifting of office supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds. - Regular use of hands for typing, writing, and handling documents. Disclosures - Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. - Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. - Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. - In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. - Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices.
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