Description

　　Leidos is growing! Join us as we add to our industry best Proposal Operations Team!

　　Our team is looking for a Sr. Proposal Manager with experience in traditional U.S. Government and commercial proposals to join our Huntsville, AL team.

　　The Proposal Manager position is within the Strategy & Business Development's Capture Operations & Excellence Group. This role is to support Competitive Proposal bids as the Proposal Manager on proposals ranging from $100M to over a billion dollars in support of the Dynetics Proposal Development Center. Expectations of successful candidate will include: Participation in proposal development team planning and execution, reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, conducting analysis on RFP, leading video/oral proposals and/or segments (FEDSIM and similar proposals), and assessing strategy for responding to requirements.

　　Additional requirements include performing all tasks related to the Leidos Win Plan: leading proposal teams, preparing support artifacts, and managing proposal development activities. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for assessing and ensuring compelling, complete, and compliant proposal responses reflect win strategy elements and align to evaluation factors and criteria.

　　Team commutes a couple times a week to the Dynetics Proposal Center in Huntsville, AL for major proposal efforts.

　　Primary Responsibilities

　　Lead and manage the overall proposal development process from Pre-Proposal Phase through Post Proposal PhaseLead and/or support proposals in multiple rolesInterpret technical and management requirements of Federal Government solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RTEPs, RFIs)Oversee/produce schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, proposal kickoffs, and technical solution sessionsEnsure win strategy, technical solution, win themes, discriminators, compliance, and clear understanding of the requirements are well-articulated and consistent throughout final proposal documentsFacilitate proposal reviews (e.g., AMU's, Initial Draft, Red Team) and make ongoing recommendations to ensure compliance and increase proposal scorabilityOversee development of high quality, high impact artwork and graphics for proposalsCollaborate with executives, management teams, functional units, BD personnel, stakeholders, partners, and subject matter experts to provide proposal leadership, support, and overall directionMaintain tight, proactive communication with proposal and business unit leadership to ensure all necessary resources and activities are available to achieve a successful proposal submissionManage multiple proposal tasks with sometimes rapid turnaround deadlinesSupport other business development professionals (e.g., editorial support, volume management, review participation) when necessary as part of a team-first capture and proposal organizationSupport other Proposal Operations activities (e.g., content databases, SharePoint library management) as needed

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree with at least 8+ years of related experience, 8+ years' Federal government proposal management, volume lead, support, and/or writing experienceLead proposals from $100M to over $750MUnderstanding of, and experience with, the Federal procurement process and regulations (e.g., FAR)Experience with traditional video, live orals, and / or demonstration proposalsEvidence of a successful track record of high quality, high scoring proposalsExcellent writing, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to work to meet deadlines (nights, weekends, and holidays at times)Ability to develop and/or assist technical and capture personnel in developing compelling themes, discriminators, and messagingAbility to work well both in a team and independentlyUp-to-date knowledge of marketing, editing, graphic design, and other relevant proposal best practicesAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to manage geographically disparate teamsAbility to create original content using interview and research techniquesFluency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePointDemonstrated experience in proposal writing covering all typical solicitation sections (e.g., Management, Technical, Staffing)Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a federal security clearance.Must be local to Huntsville, AL area.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Active TS/SCI security clearance.Experience supporting a wide variety of solicitation size, complexity, and submission window2+ years' experience leading proposals up to $750MConsidered a Subject Matter Expert in Proposal ManagementExperience leading FEDSIM proposalsExperience leading video and oral proposals and/or segmentsGovernment proposal management experience for IT and manufacturing solutions and services procurementsFormal proposal training and/or relevant certifications (e.g., APMP, PMP)Ability to remain upbeat, positive, and constructive within a dynamic environment operating under high-pressure deadlines

　　COE22

　　Pay Range:

　　Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

　　The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

　　Original Posting Date:

　　12/11/2023

　　While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.