Fairfax, VA
45 days ago
Proposal Manager II
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Proposal Manager II Job Locations VA-Fairfax ID 2025-7654 Work Region CONUS Category Business Development/Marketing Type Regular Full-Time Clearance Ability to Obtain Secret Position Summary

The Corporate Proposal Manager is responsible for managing MAG strategic bid and proposal (B&P) efforts.  The Corporate Proposal Manager will be responsible for preparing proposals, white papers, and briefings by determining concepts; gathering and formatting information; writing drafts; and obtaining submission approvals.

 

The Corporate Proposal Manager will be responsible for completion of all proposal and proposal related artifacts, i.e., planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating all elements of B&P support activity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead corporate and strategic bid and proposal efforts; in particular during the live proposal phase of the Business Development lifecycleEstablish performance metrics and tracks progress on all assigned proposals, alert corporate leadership at times of risk or lacking progress Support BU resource allocation for large IDIQ and individual bid and proposal effortsLead the proposal team (including technical writers and subject matter experts) in writing clear and persuasive content in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment for competitive proposalsRead, review, and dissect complex requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quotation (RFQ’s) and request for information (RFI) to determine scope and requirementsAnticipate and communicate potential risk as appropriate on specific business- and/or process-related issues relating to proposalsCollaborate with corporate and BU stakeholders to gather and obtain the necessary information to clearly articulate a winning strategy and compelling solutionResearch and combine information from multiple sources into a compliant, cohesive, easy-to-read, and accurate final productCoordinate and lead meetings at the pre-response and post-award phase with corporate and BU assets to ensure organization-wide complianceEnsure compliance with all proposal processes for all participants in the proposal processResponsible for document control using SharePoint and other resources relating to proposalsDraft and prepare kickoff and periodic update slides regarding active bid and proposal effortsExecute and oversee color review process for assigned in-process proposals Support/participate in BD planning activities, to include pipeline reviews, operating plan development, Capture Status and Gate reviews, black hat sessions, win theme and discriminator sessions and proposal writing and reviewsCoordinate meetings or data calls with teammates to develop insight on requirements, and capability gap analyses in support of teaming and bid/no-bid decisionsSupports determining proposal concepts/themes by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposal (RFPs); attending strategy meetings.Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities, timelines, and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; coordinating submission of proposals.Gathers proposal or other necessary information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.Develops customer engagement material or proposals by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, standards of performance, and evaluation; and writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, management plans, and other non-technical material.Prepares presentation by developing/evaluating text, graphics, and—for any hardcopy submissions—binding; coordinating printing for proposal materials.Maintains quality results by providing guidance to the proposal team; using/developing templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; proofreading all proposal material; participating in maintenance of proposal repository/database.Assists the business development team in maintaining and updating corporate pipeline by providing relevant RFP updates via tracking sites such as SAM and GovWin.Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, the entire business development process is required, and solid experience/understanding of contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, cost plus), as well as non-IDIQ, IDIQ single or multiple award contracts, GWACs, etc. is expectedExcellent communication skills and highly effective interpersonal skills are required as well as an ability to inspire confidence and provide proposal management leadership throughout the group and the companyThe ability and willingness to travel, as needed, is requiredMust have a working understanding of proposal content, customer requirements, and company capabilities/solution offerings, and a track record of managing winning proposalsExperience in the Department of Defense and Joint markets, and familiarity with FAR and DFAR regulationsMust be a hands-on collaborative proposal manager with a track record of leading large, complex strategic and tactical proposal effortsMust be able to multitask and manage multiple concurrent/overlapping proposal effortsFirm understanding of the Federal Government procurement life cycle, and participation in multiple government procurements in a business development, capture, or program management capacity is a plusMust have or be able to obtain at least a Secret security clearance.

 

Education and Experience

Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, English or other related discipline Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience as a Proposal Manager for a Government/DoD contractor

 

Preferred Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI ClearanceShipley and/or APMP trained/certifiedExperience evaluating proposals for the Government Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $120000 to $150000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs

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