Proposal Manager II

Proposal Manager II

Dayton, OH

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., and with growth around the world, Woolpert is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to support our geospatial federal, state, and local government clients. 

Job Summary: The proposal manager leads the proposal process for specific identified opportunities to professionally position Woolpert for work. This proposal manager would support projects concerning mapping, GIS, surveying, and other geospatial services. Working collectively with market leaders, program directors, project managers, technical subject matter experts (SMEs), and other department resources, the proposal manager is responsible for managing the development of cohesive proposals including maintaining schedules, organizing resources, coordinating assignments and reviews, implementing win strategy, ensuring compliance, resolving internal team issues, and providing process leadership for PRIME pursuits.  

As a level II, this position leads increasingly complex pursuit submissions, including IDIQ and recompete submissions, and understands the role of proposals in the firm’s business development process. 

Essential Functions: 

• Lead proposal process through analyzing/outlining solicitation documents, developing pursuit schedule, coordination of technical solution/content development, and engages creative resource support.  

• Develop draft proposal documents for and lead color review meetings. 

• Ensure established quality assurance/quality process is followed. 

• Participate in and/or attends pursuit pre-RFP meetings.   

• Maintain opportunity, project, and staff data in firm ERP database.  

• Coordinate shortlist interview preparation with marketing manager and creative team.  

• Coordinate technical writing assignments with subject matter leadership team. 

• Perform cross-market compliant QA/QC reviews.  

• Identify and support creation of reusable content. 

• Research ERP data for experience, teaming, and client history to use in proposals.   

• Participate in capture planning to develop proposal solutions and win themes. 

• Support proposal process improvement through internal lessons learned and client debrief. 

• Actively mentor proposal coordinators and interns.  

• Active participation/leadership in industry trade organizations (APMP, SMPS) is a plus. 

Qualifications 

• BA/BS in relevant field and 5-8 years technical/AEC industry experience or 12+ years relevant AEC experience.  

• Specific federal/government proposal experience and federal contracting vehicle knowledge required (SF330, GSA, NAVFAC, USGS, etc.) 

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to work in a team environment, positively influence others, and develop strong internal and external relationships.   

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills, time-management, organizational, and record-keeping skills 

• You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities 

• A high level of self-motivation 

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

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