• As the Proposal Manager, lead the end-to-end proposal process from RFP release through final submission, ensuring compliance, schedule adherence, and delivery of a high-quality, compelling proposal. • Upon RFP release, the Proposal Manager analyzes solicitation requirements; develops the proposal kick-off slide deck; creates the proposal schedule to include all color teams and deadlines; develops the compliance matrix, outline, and response templates; and coordinates kickoff activities with Capture, Solution Teams, Operations, and Pricing among additional contributors. • The Proposal Manager facilitates content development by assigning section ownership; managing writing efforts; tracking action items; and ensuring contributors align to win themes, discriminators, and customer requirements. • Throughout proposal development, the Proposal Manager runs color team reviews, incorporates feedback, manages version control of response documents, and ensures proposal content is compliant, consistent, and strategically positioned. • The Proposal Manager coordinates with Subject Matter Experts (SME), Recruiting, Pricing, Contracts, and all other members of the Proposal Team to ensure all volumes are fully aligned with the technical solution. • As submission approaches, the Proposal Manager conducts final quality assurance reviews, validates formatting and compliance requirements, manages production activities, and resolves last-minute issues to ensure proposal readiness. • The FedCiv Proposal Manager is ultimately responsible for delivering a complete, compliant, and compelling proposal package by the deadline (24 hours in advance of the Government’s deadline), including coordinating with Contracts to ensure successful, compliant proposal submission and confirmation of receipt by the Government. • Collaboration with Capture and Proposal Vice Presidents, Portfolio Vice Presidents, Business Development Professionals, Technical and Business SMEs, Content Developers, Capture Managers, Recruiters, Pricing Teams, Contracts and Subcontracts, and Teaming Partners, as well as Senior Leadership and additional contributors.

• Coordinate proposal activities across multiple federal pursuits simultaneously • Track proposal schedules, action items, and deadlines to ensure timely completion of deliverables • Support proposal managers throughout the proposal lifecycle from pre-RFP through submission and archival • Coordinate kickoff meetings, review sessions, status meetings, and production schedules • Help ensure proposal efforts remain organized, compliant, and aligned with solicitation requirements • Conduct detailed quality-control reviews of proposal documents prior to internal review and submission • Cross-check proposal content against solicitation requirements, amendments, and instructions • Support development and maintenance of compliance matrices and requirements tracking • Ensure amendments, RFIs, and proposal correspondence are distributed and stored appropriately upon receipt • Maintain attention to detail in all proposal deliverables, trackers, and communications • Maintain organized proposal file structures and version control standards • Manage proposal templates, resumes, past performance records, graphics, and reusable content libraries • Support formatting and production of proposal deliverables using Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign • Troubleshoot document formatting and production issues and escalate concerns when support is needed • Assist in preparing final submission packages for delivery • Coordinate effectively with proposal managers, business development, capture teams, pricing, technical SMEs, subcontractors, and teaming partners • Proactively communicate schedule changes, missing information, risks, and action items to proposal leadership and team members • Maintain visibility and transparency across proposal teams through timely and accurate communication • Escalate technical, schedule, or production risks early to mitigate proposal submission risk • Support draft, edit, and format non-technical proposal sections including: Corporate capabilities, Past performance, Management approaches, Executive summaries • Proofread proposal content for grammar, consistency, formatting, and compliance • Support continuous improvement of proposal processes, templates, trackers, and best practices • Assist in refining SOPs, workflows, and proposal management tools • Support onboarding and training efforts for proposal standards and processes as needed

• Respond to RFPs and requests for information (RFIs), develop bids for proposals, statements of work, presentations, and other materials that support the Business Development organization • Review and challenge input from subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure pricing strategy is fit for purpose and complements the overall operational delivery strategy • Review and maintain pricing metrics to ensure cross‑therapeutic consistency • Develop proposal‑specific commercial strategies for approval by pricing leadership • Work with Account Directors, Clinical, and Operational teams to integrate pricing solutions into complete proposals and statements of work • Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, implementation, reviews, and approvals • Act as a focal point for the collection of pricing information from various sources • Work with SMEs to gather information and customize pricing solutions • Respond to routine and non‑routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner • Obtain assistance to resolve complex inquiries • Other duties as requested or assigned by the supervisor

• Interprets solicitation requirements or source selection information and coordinates proposal response strategy for Tier 1 competitive opportunities in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). • Communicates proposal requirements and influences process adoption at senior level. • Assesses the solicitation and other proposal elements for risk, schedule/milestone dependencies, and win probability against the capture plan for the organization’s ability to meet solicitation requirements; makes no-bid recommendations as appropriate. • Facilitates Shipley Business Development Lifecycle Gate 4 Proposal Bid and Gate 5 Final Submission Reviews for Tier 1 opportunities. • Directs content contributors in the appropriate application of win themes and discriminators, technical strategic approaches, and value-add attributes in the proposal technical and pricing narratives. • Manages the scheduling and actions of proposal resources including proposal desktop publisher, graphic artist, coordinator, technical writer, solution architect, and subject matter experts. • Performs ongoing compliance/quality reviews of documents while in development. • Facilitates the use of various proposal tools, work products, and techniques to create winning proposals which fully execute the win strategy. • Leads meticulous Pink, Red, Gold, and White color team reviews against strict deadlines and with clearly communicated expectations of reviewer results; develops and executes the color team recovery plan. • Provides guidance and mentorship to proposal management peers by participating in color team reviews. • Accountable for final review process to ensure quality, solicitation compliance, and pricing narrative is accurate and product is approved before submitted to contracts for final sign-off. • Conducts After Action Reviews and collects lessons learned for best practice process improvements. • Maintains skills in proposal management, development, and publications best practices. • Assists in content library development, maintenance, and management. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.