Job Store Professional has teamed up with one of the leading experts in mapping and Geospatial information technology companies and seeking a permanent Proposal Manager to join the team. This is an excellent Direct Hire for a key role in the development and submission of proposals for business opportunities.

Monday- Friday 8-5

Salary Range: $65K-$90K Annually plus benefits

Fully onsite in Colorado Springs-

Proposal Development:

• Lead the development of high-quality proposals, in response RFI’s, RFP’s and development of unsolicited proposals, to ensure alignment with client requirements and organizational goals.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to gather relevant information and insights for proposal content.

Team Coordination:

• Organize and lead proposal kick-off meetings, assigning tasks to team members and establishing clear timelines.

• Manage work assignments for Proposal Coordinators and stakeholders

• Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams involved in the proposal process.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure proposals adhere to all client requirements, guidelines, and industry standards.

• Conduct thorough reviews of proposals to maintain a high level of quality and accuracy.

Proposal Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategic approaches based on Proposal Class, focusing on key messaging, differentiation, and value propositions.

• Analyze competitor proposals to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

Relationship Building:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights for proposal development.

• Maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and team members throughout the proposal process.

• Communicate proposal-related requirements and status with senior management, and remain current on all amendments and modifications to the solicitation.

• Travel as needed to meet business needs and proposal deadlines. (less than 10%)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May supervise 1-5 employees.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in English, Marketing, Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree Preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven Self-Starter with the ability to multi-task and lead team efforts.

• Can work well under pressure and under tight deadlines.

• Willingness to work the hours required with a flexible work schedule to meet required deadlines.

• Required 3 years general experience with contracts, proposals, or paralegal type work.

• Preferred 5 years’ experience leading full lifecycle proposal development efforts.

• Advanced experience with software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe products, and the ability to implement and manage systems and programs to meet business proposal needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80920: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person