Proposal Manager

Annandale, VA

Location: Remote with Hybrid Options in the DC, Baltimore, Virginia area

Certifications: N/A

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Writing, or Business or commensurate level of experience based on position level

Required Experience: 5-7 Years of Federal Government proposal related experience

Description

PingWind is looking for a Proposal Manager who understands Federal government proposals – preferably within VA, HHS, and DOD. Familiarity with contract vehicles such as SEWP, ITES, and T4NG a plus. The candidate will be part of a proposal team to lead capture opportunity pursuits including Requests for Information (RFIs). The ideal candidate will be a self starter, have the ability to meet deadlines, a commitment to teamwork, and detailed follow-through to be successful in this role. 

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Development/Capture Leader in managing and directing proposal efforts and personnel

• Participate in the development and review of proposal strategies and win themes, and manage the development of a Requirements Traceability Matrix/Proposal Plan 

• Direct and create the proposal outline 

• Assist in analyzing the RFP/bid requirements against the proposal outline to ensure both compliance and responsiveness to the customer’s issues and needs

• Build the proposal compliance matrix and track the fulfillment of all requirements

• Manage/coordinate development of the Executive Summary and other key proposal summaries

• Review proposal sections to ensure requirements are adequately addressed, compliant, and that customer page limits are not exceeded

• Initiate and conduct regular proposal progress status meetings and maintain the proposal schedule

• Develop and run effective color team reviews of the technical, management, and overall proposal approaches

• Direct writing/editing/rewriting efforts, as needed

• Responsible for final collaboration (approval) and submission of proposal via email and/or upload

• Other reasonable and normal duties associated with the Proposal Manager position, as directed by the VP of Growth 

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and writing skills with proven writing background

• Good analytical skills with superior attention to detail 

• Experience in federal procurement processes, regulations (e.g. FAR/DFARS), and contracting vehicles

• Ability to support multiple competing deadline-driven demands

• Effective communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients

• Accomplished analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Expert knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, desktop publishing skills and the ability to conceptualize graphics

• Excellent initiative and ownership of tasks, projects, and writing (as needed)

• Demonstrated record of high achievement and commitment to quality work

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Eleven Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off starting at 5 hours per pay period (120 hours per year)

Paid Parental Leave

Three Medical Plans, PPO Dental, and Vision Insurance 

401k with generous employer match

529 College Savings Plan

Continuing education assistance

Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance/AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health and Wellness benefits including Calm Health app subscription and Wellhub gym membership subsidy

Voluntary insurance plans including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life/AD&D, and Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.