Job Title: Proposal Manager II

Location: Reston, VA 

Hybrid work schedule in Reston, VA

Hybrid: Work onsite about 3 days per week.

HGL ‒ WHO WE ARE 

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. With over 500 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL ‒ WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Currently HGL has a challenging position open for a Proposal Manager II in our Reston, VA office. The Proposal Manager II can work a hybrid schedule. 

The successful candidate will be a valuable part of our dynamic Business Development team whose mission is to lead HGL’s continued growth and diversification. The Proposal Manager II will report directly to the Senior Vice President for Business Development, and routinely work with Practice Leaders, Program Managers, Capture Managers, and other Proposal Managers to provide critical support to the development of compelling, high quality, winning proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFP). The successful candidate will also interact with the firm’s senior management on items dealing with company strategy, marketing campaigns and brand image.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

The person hired for this role will be responsible for:

• Manage overall proposal development process including coordinating proposal team activities, manage proposal volume development, and ensure timely submission of required proposal materials.
• Assist with RFP evaluation and proposal planning.
• Develop proposal templates in accordance with RFP requirements.
• Coordinate contributions of writers, technical teams, and outside team members.
• Perform technical writing and editing as required.
• Maximize the proposal quality and appeal with interesting layouts, graphics, etc.
• Ensure proposal compliance with the RFP.
• Manage proposal production and delivery.
• Maintain opportunity databases (data entry and tracking).
• Update stock proposal narratives and graphics as needed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• 5 years of directly related experience.
• BA/BS in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or other relevant field of study or commensurate experience. 
• Experience using a formalized proposal process for government procurements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to smoothly handle multiple assignments simultaneously and prioritize activities while maintaining schedule and quality.
• Maintain a positive outlook in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortably work within a team setting and positively contribute to team dynamics.
• Ability to interface at all levels inside the organization and with outside team partners.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This proven philosophy unites and empowers us to strive for excellence for all our clients.

A pre-hire drug test is required. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship.

HGL is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
 If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at 703-478-5186 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
 
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