Description:

The Senior Proposal Manager will manage proposal efforts and work closely with business development and operational personnel to develop and deliver winning, high-quality Federal Government proposals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following

Manage all aspects of proposal development pre-proposal planning activities, kickoff meeting, schedule management, action/issue tracking, proposal structure, compliance, writing instructions and team guidance, review team coordination, and production.

Develop and maintain proposal management-related artifacts for each opportunity, including kickoff materials, master outline, compliance matrix, schedule, writing instructions, daily stand-up agenda, proposal team contact list, action items, and color team review briefings.

Collaborate with business development and operational leadership to obtain adequate resources for accomplishing a high-quality proposal submission in a timely manner.

Establish and enforce the proposal schedule.

Clarify, communicate, and enforce roles and responsibilities of proposal team members.

Remain current on all solicitation modifications and communicate them to the team.

Revise the schedule, outline, and compliance matrix as necessary throughout the proposal lifecycle.

Provide and solicit daily updates on proposal progress via the daily stand-up.

Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.

Assist in the development and refinement of templates and standardized processes to streamline proposal development.

Lead/facilitate/drive the discussion during solution and strategy sessions with the capture manager, lead solution architect, writers, and subject matter experts.

Capture, document, and communicate customer hot buttons, win themes, our solution, and features and benefits at the level required for a compelling proposal response.

Review and analyze proposal sections for consistency and clarity, compliance with solicitation requirements, and alignment with proposed solutions and themes.

Provide writers with feedback as necessary to ensure accuracy, compliance, consistency, and reflection of win strategies.

Collaborate across proposal stakeholders, including the capture manager, subject matter experts, writers, production team members, and leadership.

Remove barriers for proposal team members; escalate needs and issues for timely resolution.

Work with the color review chair to convene color teams and prepare the color team package.

Lead color review recovery from post-review assessment to guiding implementation of approved content changes and modifications.

Ensure proposal compliance, checking all sections for compliance regularly throughout the proposal cycle and before delivery.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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