Proposal Operations Director

7 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States ECS Full time

ECS is seeking a highly skilled Director, Proposal Operations to lead our proposal development process in our Fairfax, VA office (hybrid).

About the Role:

We are looking for a seasoned professional to oversee the full proposal development process, including teams of proposal managers, analysts, graphic designers, and writers. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for strategic oversight, process improvement, and collaboration across departments to deliver high-quality proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and Management:
  • Lead the proposal team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
  • Develop and implement proposal strategies, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Process Improvement:
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance proposal development processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Implement best practices and tools to streamline proposal operations.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure all proposals comply with federal regulations and customer requirements.
  • Conduct quality reviews to ensure proposals are clear, concise, and compelling.
  • Resource Management:
  • Manage proposal resources, including staff, budgets, and external vendors.
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet proposal deadlines and objectives.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with the business development, capture management, contracts, pricing, and technical teams to develop winning strategies.
  • Facilitate communication across departments to ensure proposal alignment with customer needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our growth and success. To be successful, you must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or 15 years of proposal experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in proposal development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal contracting and procurement processes across the federal government.
  • Proven track record of winning complex federal contracts.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in proposal management software and tools, including SharePoint, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat.

Desired Skills:

  • Shipley Proposal Management Certifications or equivalent.
  • Shipley Capture Management Certification.


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