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Senior Proposal Manager

Leesburg, VA
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As a recognized leader in real estate and facilities services, The Building People provides innovative solutions that integrate technology, buildings, and people through strategic thought leadership and expertise. We enhance our customers’ ability to build a culture that optimizes performance in the built environment.

Our strategy leads clients towards the future of facilities through a connected real estate model that propagates new norms to deliver organizational efficiency, sustainability, and savings. Real estate and the facilities landscape are changing. Join us, and we will lead this change together.

Our top priority is hiring and retaining top talent in all areas of our organization. At The Building People, our goal is to foster integrity and a work culture that motivates and inspires employees to succeed. We are excited that our team is growing rapidly, which means we need you!

The Building People's Market Offerings and Business Lines include:

  • Real Estate & Workplace
  • Facilities Management & Maintenance
  • Engineering & Construction Management
  • Energy & Environmental
  • Technology Integration
  • Sustainability & Smart Buildings
  • Human Capital
  • Mission Support 

 

Job Description

The Building People has an opening for a full-time Sr. Proposal Manager to manage and perform the activities involved in the development and revision of major proposals. Participate as part of a proposal team or lead in the cradle-to-grave development of a proposal. Apply working knowledge of teaming strategies with large and small businesses. Apply knowledge of contract types and contract administration.

Responsibilities

  • Review RFQ/RFPs for proposal production/documentation guidelines
  • Research, prepare, and revise proposal materials, including but not limited to resumes, past performance, responses to sources sought, etc.
  • Work with Capture Manager(s) to develop, maintain, and communicate proposal outline, schedule, and other activities
  • Craft data calls to solicit required information to develop content for proposal sections
  • Serve as the point of contact for sources providing information for proposals. Receive and send materials and coordinate the deadlines and materials needed with The Building People staff and teammates
  • Write compelling, compliant, quality-driven proposal sections or edit existing technical content, as needed, that addresses RFP requirements, while highlighting win themes, features and benefits, risks and mitigation approaches, and discriminators as appropriate
  • Proofread and review proposal material throughout the proposal development process
  • Create proposal templates and finalize proposal documents using MS Word and other MS Office software
  • Establish and maintain files in knowledge management system and file structure
  • Use standard best practices for submitting compliant proposals
  • Be consistent in proposal development for style, presentation, and RFP guidelines
  • Demonstrate personality and leadership skills to engage and motivate a diverse group of proposal contributors
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills in facilitating and coordinating the content from various sources
Skills & Requirements

Qualifications

  • 10 + years of experience with managing, developing, and writing Proposals in response to U.S. federal and/or Department of Defense Requests for Proposals
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with completing individual tasks effectively
  • Experience with working in a team environment
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • BA or BS degree
Qualifications

 

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: 

  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized.  However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC.  Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment.  In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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