Proposal Manager - Concept Plus

Concept Plus is a solutions provider that combines software technologies, methodologies, and processes to drive digital transformation across the federal IT market. We are a proven small business, specializing in delivering and maintaining Oracle and other IT solutions to Federal agencies like the DoD, HHS and NOAA. CP is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to add to our growing Proposal Operations team. We’re looking for an individual with strong communication skills and experience managing teams and complex proposals for our government customers. This role will work closely with Director of Proposals, Capture Managers, Solution Architects, Project/Program Management experts, Technical SMEs, and the larger Business Development in the leading and supporting the development of compliant and winning proposals.  

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Implement the organization’s proposal process from pre-proposal planning through proposal delivery and support of post-submittal deliverables.  
• Lead proposal and RFI response preparation for individual pursuits, including written, oral, and demonstration requirements.  
    
• Develops and maintains the proposal plan, leads proposal meetings, manages the proposal schedule, organizes proposal resources, coordinates team inputs, and reviews, identifies, and supports resolution of proposal development issues, oversees production of proposal
  deliverables, and facilitates proposal follow-up and lessons learned.  
• Ensures proposal compliance and responsiveness, bid strategy deployment, and the quality of proposal deliverables.  

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Certifications and Training in Shipley and/or APMP, CF
• At least 3 years in proposal management, ideally within the IT services sector.
• Expertise in Proposal Methodologies: Demonstrated success in managing proposals, with familiarity in Shipley and APMP methodologies, specifically within the federal government contracting space.
• Certifications and Training in Shipley and/or APMP, CF preferred.
• Collaboration: Strong team leadership skills, with a proven ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Communication and Analytical Skills: Excellent writing, organizational, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with proposal desktop publishing.
• Other technical skills required include Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Power Point.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain a US Government Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Project Management, Writing, Communications, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Desktop Publishing, Content Management

Concept Plus is a growing consulting firm headquartered in Fairfax, VA. We are an Oracle Gold Partner, offering deep technical expertise, combined with business insights and an experienced team focused on providing technical solutions for our clients. We are proud to have been recognized as one of the "25 Most Powerful Oracle Solution Providers" in the area! We offer great benefits including competitive pay, comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, flexible, innovative environment! For additional information about our dynamic organization, please visit our website at  conceptplus.com

Concept Plus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.