Proposal Manager - Government Contracts

• Responsible for writing, editing, and designing proposals; drives technical and business proposal process throughout the lifecycle to create compelling and compliant documents from pre-RFP to final award; tracks status of proposal generation & maintains schedules.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve proposal objectives in a timely manner; organizes and leads cross-functional, collaborative meetings to include scientific, technical, and business team members to develop competitive proposal documents.
• Interface with clients to ensure defined SOW and all RFP requirements are addressed; remain current on all amendments and modifications. Communicates all changes to requirements effectively to the ABL proposal project team.
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and coordination of subcontractors/teaming partners as needed to meet project requirements.
• Responsible for all aspects of proposal production (e.g. word processing, graphics, proofreading, reproduction, printing, collation, and binding), including hard and soft copies as required, ensuring timely delivery to ABL Contracts group for delivery to the government.
• Maintain version control of revisions. Merge, collate and harmonize contributions from individual proposal writing team members into a final unified document.
• Keep individual unit sections current with company advancements and/or changes. Maintain current descriptions of capabilities, facilities (i.e. Facilities, Past performance, CVs), makes available for company use through documents, presentations, and other formats.
• Process improvement through lessons learned to optimize the proposal process for a streamlined and efficient approach for future generations of proposals.
  

• 5 years strategic proposal coordination in government area required; preference for DHHS, DHS biopharmaceutical, vaccine, or medical countermeasure arenas.
• Bachelor’s degree. Science related field is preferred.
• Self-motivator with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as serve as a strong contributor in a cross-functional team environment on complex projects.
• Outstanding demonstrated interpersonal (both written and oral) skills; strong technical writing, research, and communications skills.
• Proven and demonstrated computer and software skills including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, preferred GovWin, and Sharepoint.
• Budget preparation understanding/experience a plus
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment dealing with multiple short-term actions and long-term projects
• Demonstrated ability to be both strategic and operational
• Ensure establishment of win themes, build consensus and drive cross-functional teams at various points throughout the proposal writing process (kick-off, color team reviews, white-glove process, etc.). Shipley Certification is a plus.

ABL, Inc. requires all new hires and contractors to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment starting on December 8, 2021. ABL, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.