Principal Proposal Manager

Role Overview

• Build a proposal management practice that helps Nava increase proposal quality and in support of Nava's growth goals
• Lead Nava Client Solutions Managers, Subject Matter Experts and reviewers through well-structured proposal efforts; effectively engage Nava leadership (Contracts, Staffing, etc) and teaming partners at the right times with the right information
• Author proposal content such as descriptions Nava's past performance and capabilities
• Manage concurrent proposal efforts without sacrificing clarity or quality
• Develop and support a compliance checklist for each opportunity, including evaluation criteria, required forms and contractual documents
• Curate, organize and and build 'evergreen' content that speaks to Nava's capabilities, projects and modern practices

Requirements

• Must have people management experience
• Lead proposal teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic direction to the proposal team to support growth and company priorities
• Identify, manage, communicate, and implement process improvements to ensure methods are clear and tooling is in place
• Experience hiring for proposal team roles
• Experienced professional with 7+ years managing large solicitation responses for federal/state/local clients
• Experience in the Government Contracting IT industry, proposals/procurements and contracting understanding of either the US Federal Government or general State Governments
• Must have Gov’t proposal experience and general knowledge of terminology/acronyms/lingo and application of NAICS and FAR
• Understand the cyclical requirements, timelines and expectations of Federal business development, proposals and contractors
• Must have professional writing, editing and communication skills in English and professionally represent Nava outside of the office at industry and networking events
• Experience developing and iterating consistent and effective Proposal Management processes
• Experience developing proposals in support of modern digital services, custom development or highly tailored solutions
• Experience curating and building high value and broadly applicable 'evergreen' content
• Experience creating or working with experts to translate complex concepts into compelling graphical content
• Ability to guide a multi-vendor team to a winning bid by providing structure while being flexible to new information and gathering input and feedback from across the team
• A proven ability to establish order, calm, and accountability through an effective proposal management practice
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
• Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented

Benefits

• Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
• Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
• Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
• Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
• Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
• Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
• 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
• Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
• Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
• Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
• Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
• Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
• Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
• Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
• Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care