Sr. Proposal Manager

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. Job Description: Sr. Proposal Manager- Critical Infrastructure Telecommute (Remote) Targeted Markets: California, Texas, and Washington You are constantly raising the bar for your own best work You know what you’re capable of and you’re absolutely determined to achieve it. Your momentum keeps you pushing ahead, looking to outdo yourself, bringing you closer and closer to all that you know you can be. We will appreciate your ambition and striving for excellence, and will open every door to empower your success, and through it, ours. Position Overview: As a national proposal manager, you will champion the development and delivery of major proposals, qualifications, and other business development materials for projects within the critical infrastructure market, nation-wide. NOTE: This position is OPEN to all 50 States, in addition to the targeted markets listed. You’ll be joining the proposal operations team and work collaboratively with leadership, management, subject matter experts, core creative designers and capture teams to win new business This position will require you to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment and work on multiple assignments in tandem, with overlapping schedules. Simply put, we are looking for a champion to drive our pursuit lifecycle, from kick-off to final submittal. We can’t wait to meet you. How will you Make a Difference Perform detailed analysis of RFP/RFQ/RFI documents to assess requirements and develop compelling proposal narratives that demonstrate our value proposition Facilitate proposal storyboarding sessions, strategic messaging, and creative writing for all levels of pursuits Facilitate proposal kick-off meeting and color reviews (pink, red, gold) to ensure we produce quality deliverables that differentiate us from our competitors and provide value to our clients Collaborate with our graphics team to establish templates and standards for proposal look and feel, writing style, and layout Responsible for writing non-technical portions of the proposal (i.e., cover letters, executive summaries, project descriptions, resumes, team qualifications, various management plans, win themes and discriminators, etc.) Review all proposal drafts and final documents to ensure responsiveness, thoroughness, accuracy and quality Provide oversight and guidance on graphics development Establish a production schedule and resource plan to ensure all required proposal documents are produced properly and delivered on time Oversee client interview preparation, development of collateral and coaching activities Contribute and maintain SalesCloud Opportunity CRM record for accuracy and completeness Perform closeout activities ensuring lessons learned and debriefing process is initiated We support each other for mutual success At our organization, we go above and beyond for each other. If you don’t get the hang of a procedure, your teammates will get you to where you need to be. If one person’s bogged down, we step in to help each other out. It doesn’t matter that teammates may have diverse personal backgrounds; here, all are welcomed, included, respected, and offered growth opportunities. If you’ve got the skills and can give and receive both practical and morale support, you'll love it here. What will you Bring to the Table We’re looking for someone with strong, proven skills in the following areas: Strong facilitation, leadership, and communication skills to lead capture teams through the pursuit lifecycle Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills (ability to write executive summaries, cover letters and other non-technical sections) Able to inspire outstanding work from team members with a range of experience and technical abilities in the development of proposal documents Capable to adapting to changing priorities in a very dynamic work environment and demonstrate the ability to work in stressful situations with critical deadlines (evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines) Required to work on multiple assignments, with overlapping schedules, and needs to be able to multi-task and delegate responsibilities to team members to accomplish all tasks Ensure alignment with corporate strategy, business line strategic goals, promote technologies/innovation, build meaningful relationships, and align with business markets Proficient in utilizing Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe In-Design, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Desired Education/Experience Four-year degree in Marketing, English, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or a related field required Minimum eight years of progressive proposal management experience AEC industry experience is highly preferred, particularly in the preparation and management of large program management proposals ($500M+) and/or proposals involving alternate project delivery (design-build/public private partnerships) We're here for you, even at the senior level, when you want your voice to be heard Welcome to an environment where you can share ideas and opinions comfortably and respectfully with top levels of management. It’s not surprising that our most valuable input often comes from those who perform the jobs. That’s why we have an Open Door Policy that empowers every member of our diverse staff to share important feedback on their work experience. Here, everyone is respected and included, and everyone’s voice is important. Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider for the future of global defense, intelligence and critical infrastructure with capabilities across cyber-security, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities. Please visit parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we're making an impact. ​ Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Corporate team. We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. Salary Range: $39.18 - $68.56 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAYAbout Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.