Government Contract Proposal Manager

3 weeks ago

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States Paragon Technology Full time

About Paragon Technology: As a dedicated company with a strong sense of purpose, we promote an excellent work/life balance while celebrating both diversity and success. We appreciate and celebrate both diversity and success while promoting an excellent work/life balance.

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We value our staff as invaluable assets and are deeply invested in their well-being and personal development. Our core focus is on fulfilling the needs of our employees and our customers alike, consistently demonstrating integrity, commitment, and excellence.

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The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in federal proposal management, with expertise in socio-economic set-asides, GSA vehicles, and a thorough understanding of compliance requirements such as FAR, DFARS, and CMMI/ISO certifications. Additionally, they must possess strong technical writing skills in program/project management, ITSM, and cybersecurity.

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Job Description:

Job Overview

This role is critical in driving proposal strategy, development, and compliance for federal contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop proposal strategies, leveraging experience with government contracts, particularly GSA vehicles, Alliant 3, OASIS, and SEWP.
  • Ensure compliance with socio-economic set-aside requirements (SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone) and other regulatory guidelines (FAR, DFARS).
  • Collaborate with Capture Managers, Solution Architects, and the PMO Director to create winning proposal approaches.
  • Oversee the entire proposal process, utilizing best practices such as SharePoint for document management, standardized templates, and color reviews (pink, red, gold team reviews).
  • Write and edit proposal content, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and technical accuracy, particularly in program/project management, ITSM, and cybersecurity areas.
  • Implement a robust proposal management process that integrates AI tools, automation, and quality assurance for efficient proposal production.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams during proposal development and ensure all efforts are aligned with CMMI Level 3 and ISO certification requirements.
  • Manage and organize proposal documentation, ensuring compliance with all customer requirements, RFP/RFQ criteria, and Paragon's quality standards.
  • Maintain a library of proposal content, past performance documents, and relevant certifications for future opportunities.
  • Support post-submission activities such as debriefs, lessons learned, and continuous proposal improvement efforts.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in federal proposal management, particularly for GWACs or IDIQs.
  • Proven experience managing proposals for GSA vehicles, Alliant 3, OASIS, SEWP, and other federal contracts.
  • Strong understanding of small socio-economic task orders (SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone).
  • APMP certification is highly regarded (Foundation-level or higher preferred).
  • Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition regulations.
  • Extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, capable of producing highly polished, white glove formatting to ensure professional standards.
  • Ability to manage and adhere to page count limitations as specified in RFPs and RFQs.
  • Experience creating basic graphics for proposals and familiarity with tools such as PowerPoint, Visio, or Adobe.
  • Technical writing expertise in program/project management, ITSM, and cybersecurity.
  • Leadership and team coordination experience, managing cross-functional teams during proposal development.
  • Knowledge of CMMI Level 3 and ISO certification requirements, ensuring these standards are met in proposal efforts.
  • Proficiency with proposal management tools such as SharePoint, and experience leading color review teams (pink, red, gold teams).
  • Familiarity with AI tools for automating proposal components and enhancing compliance efforts.
  • Some travel may be required.

Benefits: Health coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, flexible spending and HSA accounts, employee assistance program, short- and long-term disability, life/AD&D insurance, paid time off (vacation/sick), paid leave (including military leave), holiday pay, 401(k) with company match.

Salary Estimate: $130,000 - $160,000 per year, based on experience and location.

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