You will be responsible for the management of the RFX team and the submission of proposals.
Lead and manage a team of proposal managers and coordinators as well as the overall proposal development process.
Develop and maintain a proposal management plan that integrates the capture, win strategy, and lessons learned.
Lead the capturing of new opportunities that leverage FORWARD’s current offerings into new programs and use cases.
Lead the development of new innovative approaches to proposal development, management and writing.
Lead a collaborative team to develop proposals that clearly articulate the solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, experience, win themes, and discriminators.
Provide training and coaching as necessary to team members on the proposal process, review process, and/or writing process and best practices.
Analyze and solution for complex RFPs, create compliant outlines, and write and edit proposals.
Identify, resolve, and escalate gaps and risks to the Director of Strategic Growth and Executive team.
Provide support with writing, editing, and feedback process of proposals (technical and format).
Provide and lead budget development solutions and insight.
Iteratively review content and provide feedback to authors.
Maintain a forward-leaning posture that is always willing to wear extra hats as needed to help the team submit compliant, concise, and compelling bids.
Provide quarterly and monthly RFX data metrics.

Ability to lead and supervise a 100%-remote team
Highly solution-oriented
Creative problem solving
Exceptional writer and storyteller
Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team
Experience writing and developing proposals for the public sector
Detail-oriented and organized
Excellent editing, formatting, and communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize workload
Eager to be part of a team that puts a premium on assuming best intentions and giving one another grace.

Senior Manager, Proposal

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