Proposal Manager

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking an experienced Proposal Manager with 7+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive. 

About the Role:

You will support the Business Development team conducting go/no-go decision-making on Federal Government solicitations, mobilize and manage proposal development teams, assist in proposal pricing and staffing, and bring technical proposal writing expertise to our growing firm. You will bring your experience in both call order and vehicle solicitation efforts. You will also be responsible for maintaining and upgrading proposal development processes, tools, and templates, working with our internal consultants as Subject Matter Experts to develop winning content when writing proposals, and managing our proposal knowledge repositories. You will work with internal team members and external proposal writers when needed. 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Manage, develop, write, and drive both solicited and unsolicited proposal generation and customer facing documentation
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery of compliant and compelling proposals on all assigned opportunities
• Collaborate within the Business Development team, as well as with Consulting, People/Recruiting, Finance, and Contracts to deliver competitive proposals (technical and price); coordinate proposal staffing; coordinate proposal recruiting efforts; and support competitive teaming arrangements 
• Train and coordinate with consulting staff on successful participation in BD efforts 
• Become a go-to resource regarding access to the most up-to-date sales content
• Monitor and support opportunity tracking and opportunity capture process
• Create, edit, and manage content for both internal and external audiences
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve proposal processes, our content library, and business development tools
• Maintain a strong understanding of Corner Alliance services and methodologies and their translation into our proposals, capability statements, website, and marketing materials to improve proposal management
• Assist in growing and expanding our business development team and capabilities
• Continually research and bring the latest best practice methodologies to our proposal management function
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a small team remotely, preferably in the DMV area.

Required Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of demonstrated successful proposal management experience for a Federal government professional services firm
• Strong writing and compliance skills
• Leading or supporting proposal development, including solution development, writing, reviewing, and compliance
• Confident public speaker 
• Experience writing both a call order proposal and vehicle proposals (GWACS, BPAs, IDIQs, etc.)
• Solid understanding of federal government Requests for Proposals/Quote (RFP/RFQ)
• Experience using federal government contract research platforms such as Bloomberg Government (BGOV), GovWin, sam.gov, and USASpending.gov
• US citizenship or permanent resident

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Technical proposal writing
• Successful Business Development / Capture experience for opportunities valued over $20,000,000.00
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM to manage contacts and opportunities
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for proposal development

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team. 

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email recruiting@corneralliance.com. 

Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

Approximate Salary Estimate: $110,000 - $125,000 annually

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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