Senior Proposal Manager (Tysons, VA)M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.
With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.M.C.
Dean is seeking a highly motivated proposal manager to join our team onsite in Tysons, Virginia. This position offers the career-minded individual the opportunity to be a team leader, supporting high profile proposals across multiple operating divisions and disciplines throughout the company. M.C.
Dean provides large-scale systems and systems integration solutions for federal, defense and national security clients; state and local governments; and Fortune 100 technology, healthcare and industrial corporations.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and manage proposals from initial request to final proposal responseReview and analyze solicitation materials and ensure proposal compliance and responsiveness to client requirements and issuesDevelop proposal artifacts including proposal plan, compliance matrices, outlines, storyboards, schedules, data calls, page allocation, themes, discriminators, etc.Work with the capture manager to lead all critical milestones in the proposal process including kickoff, color reviews and working group meetingsWrite and edit proposal content, and collaborate with the design team to develop graphics, tables and chartsMonitor and measure proposal progress and completion statusCoordinate and participate in final proposal production activitiesPerform Peer Reviews and contribute to the process of continual improvement within the departmentMentor junior level proposal staffMaintain the proposal knowledge management databaseQualificationsBachelor's degree in related fieldSeven (7) or more year's hands-on proposal management experience with federal government proposalsIn-depth knowledge of how to analyze a solicitation and structure a proposal to be compliant, responsive, and competitiveUnderstanding of the Government contracting and procurement process and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Understanding of Shipley Business Development Lifecycle processDemonstrated actions that motivate and energize a team to produce a winning proposalDemonstrated actions proving your ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills, experience, and personalitiesRequired SkillsMastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent time management, organization skills and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDesired SkillsCompetency in MS SharePoint, GovWin, Salesforce, and Adobe CS is a plusAPMP Foundations CertificationWe Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including:A competitive salaryMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursement401k Retirement PlanMilitary Reserve pay offsetPaid maternity leaveAbilitiesExposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.Sitting for extended periods of time.Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.Identify and understand the speech of another person.