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Proposal Manager

Virginia Beach, VA

Full Time

Mid Level

When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. Join our team and help us confront today’s most threatening and complex obstacles!

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time 100% remote Proposal Manager opportunity. Qualified candidates for this job must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.
The Proposal Manager will manage the planning, creation, and delivery of proposals, and will ensure that those proposals are complaint and compelling. Successful candidates will be motivated self-starters with the initiative and aptitude to work under minimal direction and work constructively with a technically diverse team.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES

Manage all activities involved in the development and revision of proposals, ensuring a compliant and compelling response.
Write (and lead other writers) to achieve a compliant, persuasive, customer-focused proposal; interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and program staff, and create new content from the interviews and/or data calls.
Align data call responses and other contributor input within a proposal.
Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) and pre-RFP activities, develop compliance matrices, outlines, and schedules; organize resources, review RFPs, and ensure compliance. Plan, strategize, and position proposals including development of win themes, best value propositions, discriminators, and graphics.
Lead proposal strategy development and maintain proposal artifacts.
Lead multi-discipline proposal teams and provide one-on-one guidance, as necessary.
Develop color review drafts, lead color reviews, and resolve reviewer input. Resolve all reviewer input by directly answering/writing to non-technical comments and seeking direction on technical/program topics. Document resolution of all review input.
Ensure consistent branding and style and create the bid convention style sheet for each opportunity.
Counsel and serve as main resource on all matters of a proposal nature.
Participate in the preparation and submittal of Requests for Information (RFI), Sources Sought, RFP, Interchange Notice (IN), Evaluation Notice (EN), and other proposals and strategic documents.
Adhere to proposal policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and functional performance standards to facilitate effective implementation within program objectives and requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
Ability to coordinate varied assignments for experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments
Ability to plan, conduct, and supervise assignments for multiple projects
Ability to communicate well, organize work product and projects, and adapt to changes in schedule and scope
Ability to write, edit, and review technical content
Ability to maintain configuration management of all proposal artifacts
Ability to perform research and present data in a compelling manner
Expertise with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
Bachelor's (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of experience in proposal development
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance
Experienced with Shipley business development process
Knowledge of CRM tools (VTiger)
Expert knowledge of US Federal Government acquisition and proposal process

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

In some occasions, overnight travel may be required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements. If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location.
Office setting:

Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

BENEFITS AND PERKS
Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:

Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
401(k) matching and immediate vesting
Paid time off and holidays
Generous tuition & training assistance program
Relocation assistance
Sign-on bonuses
Referral bonuses
Performance-based bonuses
Community involvement & outreach
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tickets at Work

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MORE ABOUT US
At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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