Proposal Manager II

Summary

Woolpert is a global provider of architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. The company is seeking a Proposal Manager II to lead increasingly complex proposal submissions for US Federal agency clients, managing schedules, resources, reviews, compliance, and win strategies. The role also supports capture planning, proposal process improvement, and mentorship of proposal coordinators and interns.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal process through analyzing/outlining solicitation documents, developing pursuit schedule, coordination of technical solution/content development, and engages creative resource support
• Develop draft proposal documents for and lead color review meetings
• Ensure established quality assurance/quality process is followed
• Participate in and/or attends pursuit pre-RFP meetings
• Maintain opportunity, project, and staff data in firm ERP database
• Coordinate shortlist interview preparation with marketing manager and creative team
• Coordinate technical writing assignments with subject matter leadership team
• Perform cross-market compliant QA/QC reviews
• Identify and support creation of reusable content
• Research ERP data for experience, teaming, and client history to use in proposals
• Participate in capture planning to develop proposal solutions and win themes
• Support proposal process improvement through internal lessons learned and client debrief
• Actively mentor proposal coordinators and interns
• Active participation/leadership in industry trade organizations (APMP, SMPS) is a plus

Skills

• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located
• BA/BS in relevant field and 5-8 years technical/AEC industry experience or 12+ years relevant AEC experience
• Specific federal/government proposal experience and federal contracting vehicle knowledge required (SF330, GSA, IDIQ, OASIS+ BPA, OTA, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to work in a team environment, positively influence others, and develop strong internal and external relationships
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent problem-solving skills, time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities
• A high level of self-motivation
• Active participation/leadership in industry trade organizations (APMP, SMPS) is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located
• BA/BS in relevant field and 5-8 years technical/AEC industry experience or 12+ years relevant AEC experience
• Specific federal/government proposal experience and federal contracting vehicle knowledge required (SF330, GSA, IDIQ, OASIS+ BPA, OTA, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to work in a team environment, positively influence others, and develop strong internal and external relationships
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent problem-solving skills, time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities
• A high level of self-motivation

Nice to Haves

• Active participation/leadership in industry trade organizations (APMP, SMPS) is a plus

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time.
• Retirement plan.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity protection.
• Technology stipend.
• Employee assistance program.