Proposal Manager

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Coordinator/Business Development Support who is organized and energetic, with superb interpersonal skills for our State & Local government practice.

PROPOSAL MANAGER:

As a Proposal Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in evaluating solicitations and other proposal opportunities in order to lead the process of preparing and submitting successful proposals

• Developing responsive, compliant, and compelling Proposal responses to solicitations, including RFPs, RFIs and RFQs, as well as internal business development support

• Translating solicitation requirements into the form necessary to facilitate the development of compliant proposal response templates

• Managing the proposal development and production schedules, keeping the team and management informed of changes as they occur

• Developing proposal compliance matrixes and ensuring all solicitation responses/proposals fulfill published requirements

• Assisting in developing and reviewing proposal strategies and themes

• Reviewing storyboards to ensure they address requirements and meet and customer page limits

• Leading proposal writing efforts and/or identifying subject matter experts who can effectively contribute to the proposal response efforts

• Ensuring all responses clearly convey the proper key messages, value propositions and differentiators, including leading all color reviews on proposals

• Preparing all proposals documents for delivery and submittal

• Generally providing full-cycle proposal management, from pre-proposal through proposal submission, including the preparation of cost proposals; coordinating all proposal inputs, coordinating with authors and graphics/technical SMEs and final proposal assembly and quality assurance

• Creating a standard proposal response library in support of establishing company-wide and/or specific business unit proposal tools and templates

• Developing graphical concepts for proposals

• Monitoring notification services and other resources for the release or pending release of potential RFPs

• Writing and editing various corporate materials including capability statements, presentations, marketing collateral, white papers, and other similar assignments

• Attending bidders’ conferences either by video conferencing or in person when required

• Completing other marketing and business development related duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE:

• B.A. in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or similar field in preparation for Proposal Manager tasks and/or 8+ years of proposal management experience within a State and Local Government contracting environment

• Experience in all size organizations, and an emphasis in Health and Human Services and technology, consulting in technology services and solutions is preferred

KEY NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, organization and oral and written communication skills

• Coordinating efforts of diverse proposal teams, including employees, consultants, SMEs, subcontractors, and the leadership team

eSystems, Inc offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off