Manager, Competitive Proposals

Are you a Manager, Competitive Proposals who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Aerospace and Defense industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in planning, developing, implementing, and managing successful proposal processes and strategies within the DoD market?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work Hybrid with our client in Tampa, FL. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Assign proposal managers to competitive opportunities, in coordination with the Director of Proposals
• Coordinate proper execution of all competitive proposal tasks needed by the Lead-to-Award Process by effectively managing the team of competitive proposal managers
• Responsible for the development and submission of compliant, complete, and compelling proposal deliverables generated by proposal managers and their teams
• Provide oversight of all competitive proposal development efforts to ensure compliance, completeness, accuracy, and strengths with customer requirements
• Develop, manage, train, and help maintain personnel skills and capabilities on competitive proposal processes, procedures, and tools
• Coordinate with client business unit leads to ensure effective responses and necessary resources are available to address customer solicitation requirements
• Plan, track, and update the status of all competitive proposal activities
• Bring a strong vision for leading and managing a diverse and dispersed team for global success
• Initiate, manage, and support lessons-learned activities to improve processes and procedures and ensure future success and efficiency
• Responsible and accountable for the planning, development, validation, and delivery of proposal responses, including evaluation/information notices (ENs/INs) and final proposal revisions (FPRs).
• Develop, maintain, and foster closer relationships with other client global/regional proposal organizations
• Manage and verify team compliance with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures
• Work with direct reports and other PDG management to support assigned proposal teams and resources to sufficiently support all competitive proposal pursuits
• Support audits, and reviews, and make necessary adjustments with cost estimation products
• Ensure that Proposal Objects are maintained/kept current in Salesforce for management and progress tracking and status reports
• Work with other management within the department to ensure SharePoint sites are effective for the team, and that other tools are used effectively (Visible Thread, Meridian)

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay: $62.88 - $78.61/Hr.
• Hours: 9/80 Hrs/Wk (1st Shift)
• Length: Temp to Direct (12 Months)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Marketing or Journalism.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in proposal management (Proposal Manager or higher)
• Minimum of 10 years experience in planning, developing, implementing, and managing successful proposal processes and strategies within the DoD market
• Minimum of 10 years experience in establishing/managing personnel and financial resource requirements

• Active APMP member; APMP certifications.
• Experience in the simulation industry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Visio, Visible Thread, Meridian, Salesforce, or other related proposal management tools.
• Experience in training and mission rehearsal systems, services, or modeling
• Experience with artificial intelligence tools and technologies for proposal development
• Understanding and correct application of military protocols and customs.
• Demonstrated leadership and successful management of proposal teams, in a hybrid environment
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) procurement practices, regulations, and acquisition processes
• Exhibit high performance, produce compliant quality products, and positively lead team collaboration to achieve objectives
• Demonstrated ability to operate successfully in a volatile and dynamic business environment with multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present effective verbal and written presentations to senior management, supervisors, and peers
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information to senior management and public groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication expertise
• Demonstrated ability to display tact and self-discipline necessary to interface effectively with multicultural customers and employees at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information and instructions, whether written or oral
• Must be proficient and current with the latest releases of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a “U.S. Person”, as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.