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Envirocon, Inc. Proposal Manager in Missoula, Montana
The Proposal Manager manages, writes, coordinates, and prepares proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), prequalifications (prequals), and requests for quotes (RFQs) from government and commercial prospects. Tasks include writing or editing proposal sections, designing compelling proposal graphics, maintaining schedules, organizing resources, coordinating inputs and reviews, ensuring bid strategy implementation, ensuring compliance, resolving internal team issues, and providing process leadership.
This position will work within the Proposals Team, report to the SVP of Business Development and Strategy, and work closely with the executive management and senior staff in defining and creating winning proposals. The Proposal Manager must be an effective team leader capable of determining the requirements for each proposal effort. They will coordinate with business development, operational and divisional contributors, and possess flexibility to adjust to frequent changes in requirements.Knowledge & Skills
Excellent technical writing and editing skills; technical writing background a plus
Strong interviewing and editing/writing skills: thorough knowledge of grammar, spelling, and composition, as well as oral communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging to communicate value proposition
Demonstrated training and experience in formal proposal management processes
Strong organizational, planning, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Self-directed with ability to work independently and effectively lead multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Comfort with remote collaboration tools and geographically disparate teams
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior leaders, capture managers, and proposal support teams
Demonstrated track record of empathy, initiative, a spirit of inquiry, and a solutions-orientation mindset
Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks in response to immediate needs
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Professional, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
Proactive individual with meticulous attention to detail and consistency in work product
Able to follow directions and verbal orders with minimal supervision
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Create and maintain social media content
Organized and a problem solver
Flexibility to travel as required
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required
Education / Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Two to Five years of relevant professional experience in proposal preparation, development, writing, and analysis
Strong familiarity with proposal management practices, methods, and techniques is required
A combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with large competitive strategic proposals in $10 to $100M range
Formal proposal training and/or certifications (e.g., APMP)
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM system is desired
Federal Government proposal management, support, and/or writing experience
Experience implementing standard proposal processes or procedures
EOE: including race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vetsTechnical
Successfully manage the proposal process throughout the opportunity lifecycle from capture management and proposal creation through proposal award and debrief.
Focus on overall planning, writing proposal/pre-proposal...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity