Proposal Manager

at  BAE Systems

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity Scope
Join BAE Systems as a Proposal Manager responsible for the management of activities and staff associated with the development of proposals typically valued at greater than $300M in response to Government solicitations being pursued by one of our Business Areas within the Intelligence and Security (I&S) Sector. As a Proposal Manager you will operate independently to develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, proposal schedules, and provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams assigned to work proposal efforts; ensure proposal response is compliant, compelling, and completed on schedule; partner with Capture Managers to ensure opportunity strategies, solutions, themes, and discriminators are woven into proposal response; and ensure proposal is completed and delivered to Government within prescribed time periods.

Responsibilities & Objectives

• Independently manage highly complex proposals (typically valued at greater than $300M) involving the design, engineering, implementation, deployment, and sustainment of complex solutions across the Intelligence, Defense, and Civilian markets.
• Develop all proposal development materials including but not limited to proposal outline, compliance matrix, proposal management plan, proposal kick-off meeting materials, storyboard and writing plans.
• Review proposal sections developed by members of proposal teams providing guidance and recommendations and editing sections as appropriate.
• Review and analyze solicitation and related documents ensuring final proposal product is compliant and delivered on schedule.
• Participate in peer reviews of proposal materials developed by other Proposal Managers for compliance and proposal readiness to submit.
• Support Vice President of Proposal Operations and Proposal Director in process improvement activities by serving as participant on tasks assigned.
• Guides and mentors Junior Proposal Managers teaching them good proposal management techniques and ensuring they adhere to I&S processes and procedures.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelors degree and a minimum 8 years proposal management experience in Department of Defense (DoD)
• United States Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for SCI
• Microsoft Office advanced skills
• SharePoint experience
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to accomodate up to, but not to exceed, 50% travel based on business requirements

• Independently manage highly complex proposals (typically valued at greater than $300M) involving the design, engineering, implementation, deployment, and sustainment of complex solutions across the Intelligence, Defense, and Civilian markets.
• Develop all proposal development materials including but not limited to proposal outline, compliance matrix, proposal management plan, proposal kick-off meeting materials, storyboard and writing plans.
• Review proposal sections developed by members of proposal teams providing guidance and recommendations and editing sections as appropriate.
• Review and analyze solicitation and related documents ensuring final proposal product is compliant and delivered on schedule.
• Participate in peer reviews of proposal materials developed by other Proposal Managers for compliance and proposal readiness to submit.
• Support Vice President of Proposal Operations and Proposal Director in process improvement activities by serving as participant on tasks assigned.
• Guides and mentors Junior Proposal Managers teaching them good proposal management techniques and ensuring they adhere to I&S processes and procedures