Senior Proposal Manager

• Description
• SAIC is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Subject Matter Experts to manage the development of written proposals and orals presentation slides.
• This hybrid position is with our Proposal Development Center in Reston, VA. Position includes remote and on-site work.
• The Senior Proposal Manager will work closely with business development and operational personnel to develop and deliver winning, high-quality Federal Government written and/or orals proposals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Proposal Lifecycle Management & Planning
• + Manage all aspects of proposal/orals slides lifecycle activities, including pre-proposal planning, kickoff meetings, schedule development and enforcement, compliance, action/issue tracking, writing instructions, and team guidance + Develop and maintain written/oral proposal artifacts such as kickoff materials, compliance matrix, proposal structure, schedules, daily stand-up agendas, team contact lists, and review briefings + Provide a structured methodology and process for both the creative and management aspects of complex responses for Federal Government proposals •Compliance & Quality Assurance•+ Ensure compliance across the proposal by tracking solicitation updates, revising critical artifacts (e.

g., schedules, outlines, matrices, slides), and performing regular compliance checks + Review and analyze proposal sections for compliance with solicitation requirements and for clear, consistent messaging of win strategies + Apply industry best practices with attention to compliance + Participate in color team reviews and recovery, including facilitating post-review updates and implementing approved content changes + Facilitate and participate in Color Reviews

• Strategy Development & Messaging
• + Facilitate solution and collaborative strategy development sessions with capture and technical teams, identifying win themes, customer hot buttons, and innovative solution features/benefits to align client requirements across both written and orals proposals + Capture and communicate proposed solutions during brainstorming sessions, applying critical thinking to refine, document, and align inputs with evaluator objectives + Collaborate with capture and solution teams to develop strategic messaging, impactful graphics, and cohesive orals presentations that emphasize "Why SAIC" messaging + Leverage advanced proposal tools and frameworks to enhance narrative impact and align content with SAIC's methodologies and win strategies •Writing, Content Development, and Feedback•+ Provide constructive feedback and guidance to writers to refine content for accuracy, compliance, and narrative impact + Develop, refine, and/or utilize templates, tools, and standardized processes to streamline proposal development in alignment with industry and SAIC best practices •Orals Presentation Management•+ In close collaboration with Capture Manager, Lead Solution Architect, Orals Coach, and Lead Graphic Artist, lead and guide presentation creation, including strawman/outline development, slide content/layout drafting, integration of capture intelligence, integration of win themes and strategies, graphic look/style development, and periodic technical and substantive reviews + Develop the presentation in collaboration with the proposal team, working iteratively and conducting regular wall walks to help progress slides + Help writers develop draft slide content and layout + Apply advanced visual communication techniques to advise on, help create, and review conceptual graphics and deliver data-driven orals solutions tailored to evaluator objectives •Team Leadership, Communication & Coordination•+ Facilitate team communication through daily stand-ups, regular updates, progress tracking, and the management of action items + Clarify and enforce proposal roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment and accountability across capture managers, technical and subject matter experts, writers, production staff, and leadership + Collaborate with executive leadership, business development, and operations to allocate adequate resources and support high-quality, timely proposal submissions + Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and remove barriers for team members by escalating needs and addressing issues for timely resolution + Navigate dynamic, high-tempo proposal environments with competing priorities by applying analytical expertise and data-driven decision-making •Qualifications•

Required Qualifications:

• + Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of experience. 4 additional years can be used in lieu of a degree +
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance
• + 5 to 10 years of demonstrated experience managing winning competitive Federal Government proposals in a defined proposal role + 5 years of experience with

AAS/FEDSIM

acquisition, including orals slide development + Knowledge of the proposal development life cycle and understanding of Shipley or other proposal development processes + Experience managing large, complex, and highly technical proposals with many stakeholders, and multiple interrelated plans dealing with technical, management, staffing, pricing, quality, and past performance + Experience preparing slides for virtual, live, and/or video presentations + Experience working with various communications platforms such as MS Teams, Google Meet, Zoom + Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and successfully under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities + Ability to effectively manage on site/in-person and off site/largely remote proposals + Ability to collaborate and work as a leader + Excellent work ethic and organizational skills + Ability to successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously + Effective written, visual, and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of management and content developers + Willing to travel; willing to work surge hours + Demonstrated knowledge of federal procurement environments, including specialized acquisition pathways such as AAS/FEDSIM, OTAs, etc.

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