Proposal Manager at WR Systems

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Proposal Manager to facilitate the entire proposal/RFI development process (capture thru submission) to ensure a compliant, compelling proposal submission from start to finish.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

•          Manage proposal development process, schedules, and balancing deliverables for multiple bids and business development efforts simultaneously.
•          Maintain operational control of technical proposal documents.
•          Lead proposals by acting as Section Lead or Volume Lead as required.
•          Develop, socialize, and vet compliance matrices, the annotated proposal outlines, and the master schedules.
•          Direct the writing team; send correspondence regarding writing assignments, schedule, data calls, and questions to the Government to contributors and subcontractors.
•          May act as a Proposal Writer.
•          Incorporate input from team to produce color review drafts (Pink, Red and Gold) and final submission.
•          Communicate status to Capture Manager at all phases.
•          Perform rigorous quality assurance checks on draft and final documents.
•          Manage post-proposal submittal activity. Maintains Proposal Ops library repositories of past proposals, resumes and past performance citations.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

•          Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technical Writing, or related field.
•          At least five (5)+ years of experience supporting proposal writing and development efforts.
•          Three (3) + years of experience in proposal development in a government contracting environment.
•          Works well within a team environment and able to develop positive, working relationships at all levels of the organization.
•          Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
•          Strong analytical skills to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various problems, and prioritize work. 
•          Strong communications skills with seniors, peers and subordinates; written, verbal, in-person, virtual.
•          Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Product, Formal Shipley Proposal training.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.