Proposal Manager

Company Description

As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation’s citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources.

Job Description

About the Mission You Will Join:
VMD is seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Business Development team in Fairfax, VA. This individual will report to the Vice President of Proposal Operations and Marketing and is responsible for the full-cycle development and management of proposals.

Your Impact to the Mission:

In this Proposal Manager role you will have the opportunity to:

• Read and interpret Federal RFP's, RFI’s, BPA’s, RFQ’s, IDIQ’s, etc.
• Develop all proposal development materials including but not limited to: 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
• Manage proposal writers, graphic artists, subject matter experts, teaming partners, and consultants in the development and support of the business development pipeline
• 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
• Create and mandate the proposal schedule up to and including delivery
• Organize final RFP submission for compliance with all aspects of Federal RFP protocols
• Perform desktop publishing for document submission
• 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
• Help maintain past performance database 

Qualifications

Job Description

As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation’s citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources.

Why Join VMD Corp?

At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.

We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.
Learn more about VMD culture here: VMD Culture

About the Mission You Will Join:
VMD is seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Business Development team in Fairfax, VA. This individual will report to the Vice President of Proposal Operations and Marketing and is responsible for the full-cycle development and management of proposals.

Your Impact to the Mission:

In this Proposal Manager role you will have the opportunity to:

• Read and interpret Federal RFP's, RFI’s, BPA’s, RFQ’s, IDIQ’s, etc.
• Develop all proposal development materials including but not limited to: 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
• Manage proposal writers, graphic artists, subject matter experts, teaming partners, and consultants in the development and support of the business development pipeline
• 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
• Create and mandate the proposal schedule up to and including delivery
• Organize final RFP submission for compliance with all aspects of Federal RFP protocols
• Perform desktop publishing for document submission
• 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
• Help maintain past performance database 

Experience Needed to Be Successful: 

• 3-6 years of Federal proposal development experience
• Strong writing and editing experience
• 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 

Basic Qualifiers: 

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? No
• Required Certification(s): None
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 6
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 3
• Minimum Clearance to Start: None currently. Ability to obtain a clearance if needed
• Work Status Allowable: US Citizen 

The Type of Person That Will Excel: 

• You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions.
• You have high attention to detail.
• You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions. 

Travel and Telecommuting:

• Travel: None
• Telecommute Options: Fairfax, VA (hybrid) up to 3 days onsite. 

Additional Information

VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.