Description

Are you looking for a company where integrity and communication are non-negotiable? Are you looking for a company that evolves with the needs of its employees and recognizes accomplishments? If these are qualities you are looking for, Briljent is the company for you!

Briljent does a great job of listening to employees needs and has implemented or changed policies to meet those needs. We have a fantastic Work from Anywhere policy and employee recognition program. If you are selected for this role you will get the chance to see these policies and programs as well as our Communication Creed and Non-Negotiable Items in action!

Summary: In the Proposal Manager role, you will be responsible for proposal development including maintaining schedules, organizing resources, coordinating inputs and reviews, ensuring proposal strategy implementation, resolving internal response team issues, and providing process leadership. You will also develop and maintain content for common proposal sections such as past performance, resumes, and reusable product/service description updates.

Essential Duties

• Deliver compliant, responsive, on-time, and professionally produced electronic, digital, and printed proposals (and other sales documents), as assigned
• Manage and track the progression of assigned proposals
• Coordinate, organize, and oversee assigned proposals from kick-off through production
• Schedule and lead proposal kick-off meetings
• Support response teams with win planning and strategy development
• Develop, manage, and maintain proposal schedules with key dates and assignments for the response team
• Assign sections of the proposal effort to a variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g., subject matter experts [SMEs], operations, human resources, finance, etc.) 
• Manage, coordinate, and bring together various proposal inputs to present the final response in one integrated, compelling voice
• Provide post-submission support for assigned proposals, as needed, including presentation/orals support
• Write proposal narratives and leverage, as well as add to, the knowledgebase/content libraries of answers and reusable information
• Regularly maintain reusable information, answers, and related information/materials in knowledgebase/content library

Requirements

• Superior writing and editing skills with command of U.S. English grammar and punctuation
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage concurrent projects
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills with ability to be tactfully persistent
• Strong document layout and production skills
• A can-do, positive attitude with a sense of urgency
• Must be comfortable interacting regularly and directly with senior company leaders
• Willingness to work across divisions/departments and learn about divisions/departments that may currently be unfamiliar to you
• Ability to work extended, flexible hours during proposal deadlines

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, or a related field and/or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Experience in consulting environment with preferred emphasis on government services
• Experience with Salesforce CRM
• Knowledge of proposal management and automation software applications

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

These physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, stand, and utilize technology tools such as a laptop computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Briljent will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, marital status, race, religion, veteran status, disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin or other status as protected by applicable law. Briljent will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.