FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Manager and Grant Writer supports government programs and business capture efforts by assisting Program Managers, driving assigned actions to completion, managing bid activities, and preparing government responses to Requests for Information (RFI), Sources Sought (SS), Requests for Quote (RFQ), and Requests for Proposal (RFP). This position collaborates with Program Managers, Business Development Managers, and functional managers to design and implement program and business development strategies for the government market. Additionally, this role assists potential customers and agencies in identifying, writing, and submitting federal grant applications.

Job Duties

• Leads technical, management and business proposals, presentations, and other marketing products in response to RFPs, RFQs, SS, etc. for U.S. based contract opportunities.
• Coordinates proposal schedules, content creation, and reviews, including writing and editing to ensure uniformity, clarity, and readability of proposals.
• Leads the proposal development efforts and supports other proposal managers by coordinating proposal schedules, content creation, and reviews, including writing and editing to ensure uniformity, clarity, and readability of proposals.
• Ensures final contract documents are consistent with contractual requirements and US Government formatting.
• Ensures effective and compliant proposal administration and recordkeeping.
• Creates and maintains proposal compliance matrices, proposal plans, and schedules to ensure timely completion of deliverables, milestones, and final delivery of proposals.
• Coordinates the development of capture plans with business development.
• Supports Program Managers and Integrated Project Teams with compiling meeting notes, tracking of action items, and organizing project documents. · Maintains the Library of previous proposals, forms, and templates to minimize new ork for each new proposal. Ensure the library is updated with current and relevant information.
• Prepares internal and customer presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications, or related field required.

Experience Requirements

At least five years of combined experience in bid/proposal management and/or technical writing is required.

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

• Knowledge of government contracting, the FAR and DFARS preferred.
• Knowledge of Defense Acquisition (DoD 5000) preferred.
• Understanding of standard types of contracts (FFP, CP, T&M, IDIQ) and of the full procurement and contract life cycle from cradle to grave preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and exceed goals in high-pressure situations.
• Understanding and application of business concepts: finance, marketing, management, and strategy.
• Ability to coordinate bid and proposal inputs across multiple functions.
• Ability to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
• Ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve routine problems.
• Excellent communication skills (written and visual).
• Excellent writing / editing / proofreading skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.

Tools

Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and other document management software proficiency required.

Licenses/Certifications

Shipley Training in proposal management preferred.

Working Conditions

Position is performed in a typical office environment. May be exposed to hazardous machinery, chemicals, and loud noises when on the plant floor. Some travel (domestic & international) may be required on an as needed basis (up to 10%).

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email HR@FNAmerica.com or call: 803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.