Proposal Manager

Company Description

VariQ has more than 14 years of experience providing innovative solutions and reliable service to the Federal Government community. Cybersecurity, Software Development, Infrastructure Services are our three pillars of support for our government services. VariQ’s commitment to excellence, experience, our employees, and our strong industry partnerships have earned us industry recognition and positioned us to perform.

We design, integrate, manage, and sustain advanced technology systems for government and commercial clients, emphasizing quality and professional excellence in each product we deliver.

We have been assessed by a third party lead appraiser to be Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)® Level 3 accredited. VariQ’s management and operations processes and approach are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2011, and ISO 27001:2013 certified. 

Job Description

VariQ has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Proposal Manager who will report to the Director of Business Development Operations Management (BDOM). The Proposal Manager oversees all proposal activities, including managing proposal schedules and deadlines, developing proposal outline and compliance matrix, directing proposal personnel, and monitoring proposal progress. The Proposal Manager provides leadership to proposal teams in support of business development activities across all business Sectors.

Additional Information:

• Location: Remote, DMV area preferred
• Salary: Dependent upon experience
• Security Clearance: None
• Available: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Lead proposal efforts with excellence and attention to detail resulting in an exemplary product. 
• Manage the development of Proposal Management Plans.
• Participate with your team in development and review of proposal strategies and themes.
• Analyzing RFP/bid requirements to develop proposal outlines.
• Ensure both compliance and responsiveness to customer issues and needs.
• Build the proposal compliance matrices and track fulfillment of all requirements.
• Collaborate and coordinate with members of the BD department to attain details and fulfill requirements.
• Conduct proposal progress status meetings.
• Maintain the proposal schedule.
• Direct writing/editing/rewriting efforts.
• Develop Color Team Review plans for internal evaluation.
• Work with Volume Leaders to ensure inter-volume compatibility.
• Ensure that Color Team Review comments are incorporated into the proposal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A self-starter who spearheads Proposal efforts.
• A bright and sharp personality who is organized, proactive, and hardworking.
• A team player who is looking for a long-term company.
• A leader looking to build their management skills and develop their business development acumen.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related business discipline or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience. 
• 5+ years total professional experience with 2 years as a proposal manager (flexible depending on candidate).
• 3+ or more years of related experience supporting proposal efforts in a government contracting environment. Knowledge of the procurement process for civilian or defense agencies.
• IT Proposal experience is highly preferred.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

NOTE

• All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Additional Information

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching funds
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

VariQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. We consider diversity and inclusiveness to be core to our culture, and central to our commitment to fostering an empowering and supportive workplace.