Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager

MCS's mission is to make communities SHINE by providing exceptional service to our clients. We do this through our core values: service, hustle, integrity, nurture, and excellence. As one of the nation's leaders in property maintenance and inspection services, our clients are our number one priority.

Our emerging Government Services organization is looking to expand their Business Development team to bring our services to more clients in this space. The Proposal Manager position supports MCS Government Services in managing, leading, and developing compliant and compelling U.S. Federal Government proposals. This role will be an integral part of the existing Business Development team and is expected to take ownership over all proposal submissions. The Proposal Manager is expected to work collaboratively but must also be able to work independently and autonomously. The ideal individual has a growth mindset and supports expanding our business.

• Lead the proposal development process from pre-proposal phase through post-proposal submittal phases
• With limited supervision, coordinate, write, edit/tailor, and perform research for proposal sections; proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate potential issues/variances
• Ensure compliance with multiple, concurrent proposals
• Manage schedules, outlines, proposal kickoffs, solutioning sessions, and all color reviews
• Work with Capture Managers to translate win strategies and customer understanding into the final proposal
• Manage a team of writers, graphic designers, publishing technicians, editors, and other support staff
• Independently coordinate with, and collect information from SMEs, teaming partners, and subcontractors
• Thoroughly understand and apply knowledge of MCS capabilities, structure, organization, business approach, and sales process.
• Administer the SharePoint-based MCS Government Services Knowledge Management and proposal database
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization and with the proposal team

• Proven leadership, management, and organizational skills for directing, delegating, and overseeing proposal team members and their contributions
• Comprehension of, and experience with, the Federal procurement process and regulations (e.g., FAR, Shipley BD process)
• Polished and persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
• Proven ability to work successfully with others in multiple disciplines
• Great interpersonal skills and an ability to develop, nurture, and maintain relationships at all levels of the company
• Self-motivation and a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities however, this position will frequently lead a team of individuals supporting proposal development.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience in a similar environment

Experience: 5 year(s) of experience

Preferred: Experience with video, live oral presentations and/or demonstration proposals

Experience with proposals for contracts greater than $200M in total contract value

Americans with Disability Specifications: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, move, operate with hands and arms, and lift up to 15 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate or feel objects, tools or controls, communicate, distinguish or identify, adjust or focus.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is a sedentary position that requires 8 hours of sitting at a desk in a climate controlled environment with frequent computer, mouse, 10 key touch and phone work.

These declarations are not to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities nor of the skills and abilities required to do the job. They are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional essential functions and/or tasks may be identified by the company and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal. Various tasks may be assigned under each task or function. The incumbent performs other job-related duties as assigned and required.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

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