The Proposal Manager - Federal Environmental is responsible for cradle-to-grade proposal management activities: deconstructs Requests for Proposal/Qualifications (RFPs/RFQs), directs proposal development team from kick-off through closeout, uses federal environmental industry and client knowledge/experience to write, edit, and compile document sections to achieve cohesive and responsive deliverables, and establishes and monitors priorities and deadlines to ensure timely submittals complying with all instructions and requirements specified in an RFP/RFQ and Sundance Consultant’s branding and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads small-to-large scale environmental proposals, including Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, task/call orders, and stand-alone project submittals using Section L&M evaluation criteria, SF 330 format, and other federal RFP/RFQ requirements.
• Leads proposals teams that vary in size from 2 to 20+ participants and, often, multiple companies.
• Contributes to the development of proposal strategy/capture, win themes, and differentiators.
• Deconstructs RFPs/RFQs and prepares proposal requirements outline, gap analysis, schedule, and template documents for presentation to and usage by the proposal development team.
• Schedules and facilities proposal development meetings, from kick-off to final review.
• Coordinates and communicates division of tasks across the proposal development team.
• Writes and edits sections of proposals, response-specific resumes and project descriptions, and qualification documents (e.g., Requests for Information).
• Manages color team and peer review processes.
• Edits complete proposal response package to attain a compelling, compliant, and easy-to-read document with a unified voice and evident theme(s).
• Prepares and responds to data calls from Prime Contractors.
• Performs proposal closeout practices following document submission.
• Participates in business development meetings with senior management staff.
• Works with the Marketing Manager to update and maintain Proposal SOPs.

Other potential duties include:

• Data entry and update within SharePoint and other tracking tools;
• Scientific technical editing support to include editing client deliverables; recommending changes to document scope, format, and content; and, organizing materials according to specified agency or Sundance standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology;
• Social media postings/web-page content update; 
• Capability Statement and Statement of Qualifications generation and update; and
• Design, preparation, and content creation for client-focused presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Business, Marketing, Advertising or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience including brand management, advertising, or marketing in the environmental industry.
• Experience working on the diversity of Federal agencies, General Services Administration, Department of Defense and Civilian Agencies client and proposal requirements as well as state, local and commercial clients.
• Working knowledge of Federal acquisition regulations.
• Working knowledge of federal acquisition platforms, SAM,GOV, etc.
• Proven success as a proposal manager – experience overseeing, coordinating, and performing all aspects of proposal including strategy and messaging, graphics, technical teams, and production.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (high proficiency in InDesign a plus) and Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong writing, editing and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign).

Preferred Qualifications:

• This role requires an individual to have a passion for brands, be comfortable with ambiguity, have strong attention to detail, enjoy delivering results and be motivated by a fast-paced environment.
• Section 508 Compliance familiarity (US Workforce Rehabilitation Act).
• Professional Certification (eg APMP, Shipley, PMP etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple pursuits at various stages of development.
• Ability to manage projects and lead cross-functional teams with limited supervision.
• Ability to produce high-quality materials under deadline pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with emphasis on persuasive writing/editing and presentation development ability.

Working Conditions Office setting.

Physical Requirements Spends extended lengths of time in front of computer screen. Ability to satisfactorily pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol tests.

Sundance is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.