Proposal Coordinator managing business proposal processes for Bureau Veritas. Ensuring accurate and timely submission of proposals related to quality and safety services.
About the role
- Senior Proposal Manager driving end-to-end proposal lifecycle for federal proposals at Agile Defense. Collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring teams to ensure successful submissions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of complex, strategic written and oral proposals in response to federal RFPs.
- Build proposal plans, compliance matrices, schedules, themes, and win strategies that align with business priorities and solicitation requirements.
- Own proposal compliance and delivery—ensuring all volumes (technical, cost, management, etc.) are complete, compelling, and submitted on time.
- Lead the proposal design and development process from pre-proposal phase through post-proposal submittal phases.
- Partner closely with capture managers, subject matter experts, pricing teams, graphic designers, and senior leadership to drive alignment and quality.
- Guide proposal development from kick-off through final submission, including structured reviews (e.g., color teams) and iterative content refinement.
- Coach contributors for persuasive writing and presentations.
- Mentor and coach proposal professionals and contributors, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
- Lead structured production meetings and maintain proposal artifacts in SharePoint, Teams, or other collaboration platforms.
- Lead post-submission debriefs to capture lessons learned and refine processes for future wins.
- Serve as a recognized subject matter expert on proposal best practices, tools, and methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a business, communication, or related technical area
- 12+ years of proven experience in FAR-based Federal proposals.
- Evidence of a successful track record leading proposals valued at more than $100 million for a single award.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and proposal management tools.
- Experience with video, live orals, and/or demonstration proposals.
- Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management.
- Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals.
- Familiarity with government contracting processes.
- Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
- Collaborative culture with mission-focused teams.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, PTO).
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