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ARES CorporationProposal Manager
Business Development Proposal Manager driving proposal development efforts for ARES. Leading proposal activities and coordinating IDIQ contract processes across various agencies.
About the role
- Oversee the full lifecycle of proposal creation, including writing, editing, compliance checks, and production
- Lead and coordinate efforts with capture managers, subject matter experts, writers, and graphic designers to develop winning proposals
- Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, win strategies, and themes that align with solicitation requirements and business objectives
- Guide and mentor proposal staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Conduct kick-off meetings, color team reviews, and daily status calls to ensure alignment and progress
- Write, edit, and refine proposal sections, including executive summaries, management plans, past performance, and staffing plans, integrating strategic themes and discriminators
- Ensure proposals are compliant with solicitation requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (fields such as English, Literature, Business, or a related discipline are ideal)
- Minimum of 5–8 years of experience managing federal proposal processes, with expertise in IT services, cybersecurity, or professional solutions a plus.
- In-depth understanding of federal procurement processes and solicitation requirements - FAR 15 and 16
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desktop publishing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, InDesign)
Benefits
- Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority
- We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package
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