Planning and managing the full lifecycle development of proposals is the core of this role on the Growth Team, reporting to the Vice President of Proposal Operations. This position suits an individual who can lead proposal efforts in the GovCon industry.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret Federal RFPs, RFIs, BPAs, RFQs, IDIQs, etc.
Develop all proposal development materials including proposal outline, compliance matrix, proposal management plan, proposal kick-off meeting materials, storyboard, and writing plans
Provide writing support as needed for proposals, as well as editing and desktop publishing
Perform copyediting for grammar, clarity, and style
Ensure the proposal is clearly written, consistent, and free from errors
Perform desktop publishing to format and style proposals in accordance with the RFP
Ensure proposals look professional, on-brand, and meet government requirements
Provide valuable feedback in reviews for compliance, weaknesses, inconsistencies, or gaps
Manage proposal writers, graphic artists, subject matter experts, teaming partners, and consultants in the development and support of pre and post RFP proposal activities
Schedule and assign internal and external resources to ensure compliant responses to all requests for proposals, request for information, and sources sought notices
Manage and conduct Pink, Red, and Gold team reviews involving the proposal team members and SMEs including storyboards, layout, and final production needs
Use SharePoint to effectively plan, assemble, review, store, and disseminate proposal information
Lead and assist in solution development and creation of win themes and discriminators
Collaborate with Business Development VPs/Directors, Program Managers, and other client program personnel to provide proposal leadership, writing support, and overall direction
Develop specific proposal sections to include Technical, Management, Staffing, Quality, Executive Summaries, etc. as required
Coordinate with graphics resource(s) to ensure proposal visuals are compliant and meaningful
Create and mandate the proposal schedule up to and including delivery
Organize final RFP submission for compliance with all aspects of Federal RFP protocols
Schedule and run kick-off meetings and color team reviews to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance of proposal with the RFP requirements
Perform and manage proposal production, including hard copy submissions
Help maintain past performance and graphics database
Perform other proposal support duties as required
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or higher education (Journalism or related field preferred)
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3 years of Federal proposal full cycle development and management of proposals experience
5 years of proposal development experience
Strong technical writing and copyediting experience
Strong desktop publishing experience
Familiarity with the Shipley Proposal Process
Proven experience with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word and PowerPoint Required)
Comfortable taking ownership and accountability to produce high quality proposal responses
Ability to write, edit, produce and review proposals, white papers, and request for information responses to federal agencies
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, solve problems, and adhere to strict and often tight deadlines
Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team leader
Dynamic interpersonal skills required to interact with all levels of management
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced deadline-oriented work environment completing multiple complex tasks simultaneously
Ability to work nights and weekends when required to meet deadlines
Important Details
Clearance: None; ability to obtain clearance if needed
About the Company
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by its diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities. This strong commitment to employees has been recognized by inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating.
