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LMR Technical Group, LLC Proposal Manager in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Company Description:
LMR Technical Group (LMR) is a professional services company that specializes in providing Warfighter Training, Human Performance Optimization, Operational Support, Joint Readiness, Data Analytics, and Integrated Logistics Support to Department of Defense and Federal Customers. LMR has more than 200+ employees located at 35+ locations around the world. LMR is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with corporate offices in Dallas, Texas and Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking a Proposal Manager.
Location:
Remote
Job Description:
The Proposal Manager will be responsible for coordinating and developing complete, responsive, compliant and high-quality federal proposals from initial receipt of the RFP to final, on-time delivery to the customer. They will work with LMR business lines to win new business for the company across various federal agencies. They will collaborate with the LMR management team and external subject matter experts to understand customer business needs, create win themes and develop concepts of operations that meet the customer's unique situation. The Proposal Manager will be responsible for establishing a proposal timeline from time of release of solicitation to proposal submission. The Proposal Manager will write major proposal sections, edit the inputs from others, and integrate color team feedback into clear, persuasive and winning proposals.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Full ownership and leadership of proposal development and delivery, including pre-submittal questions, written and oral deliveries, and final proposal revisions.
- Full ownership and leadership of the development of requests for information, market surveys, past performance write-ups, white papers, partner data calls, and capabilities/gap analysis matrices.
- Assess and identify opportunities to incorporate best practices and improve LMR's existing proposal management process that adhere to the Shipley or other similar methodologies.
- Prepare proposals with a thorough understanding of evaluation criteria and winning strategies. Use analytical, editorial, and technical writing skills to help proposal teams develop persuasive messages and focused proposal language relating to prospect's expectations and our firm's differentiators/competitive advantages.
- Coordinate, advise and edit the proposal sections submitted from assigned authors, section leaders, external subject matter experts (SMEs), and other support personnel to integrate them into a single, cohesive proposal.
- Communicate proposal-related requirements and status with senior management.
- Maintain and use LMR's database of previous proposals, and other appropriate internet research methods, to facilitate the accelerated development of consistent, high quality proposal sections.
- Interview Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Subcontractor teammates to extract content details and write proposal sections accordingly. Review written sections with SMEs for accuracy and with Capture Managers to ensure inclusion of win strategies in the document and compliance with formats dictated in the RFP/RFI and proposal plan.
- Assess the impact and modify the proposal plan in response to amendments and/or changes to existing RFPs.
- Implement strong quality assurance procedures to include format, production, compliance, clarity, and on-time delivery.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:?
- 5 years of related experience in proposal writing and management; 2-3 years of experience writing for Federal government contracts.
- Bachelor's degree, ideally in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field; may substitute degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
- Business writing skills, concentration in writing through education is preferred.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and direction in a very dynam c work environment.
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines 100% of the time, without fail.
- Excellent organization/time management skills.
- Ability to interface and work with all levels of personnel (and occasionally teaming partners and/or subcontractors) in a team environment.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse and strong personalities.
- Excellent use of the English language, strong writing skills, and an ability to solve problems quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment are required.
- Expert skill with Microsoft Office software required to produce final proposals in a demanding time frame.
- Must have prior experience in RFP response and proposal development.
- Prior experience conducting color team and gate reviews.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Desired Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Documentation of Shipley Associates certification in Proposal Management and Proposal writing.
- Current, active Secret security clearance.
Expected Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 annually. Salary will be based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, training, certifications and work location.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life, ADandD, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
About LMR:
LMR is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that supports technology development and provides comprehensive joint warfighter training by leveraging the skills, experience, and knowledge of its personnel.? Our team consists of personnel with diverse backgrounds.
LMR is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, a