Proposal Manager

• Lead the proposal process from pre-RFP to submission (proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, etc.) and develop compliant, competitive, and compelling proposals through effective collaboration with internal staff, external partners/teammates, consultants, and supporting vendors
• Perform detailed analysis of RFI/RFQ/RFP requirements and actively collaborate with writers on all proposal content by utilizing the proposal library conducting and conducting subject matter expert (SME) interviews as needed
• Collaborate closely with our MarComms and Virtual Design teams to understand and assure proposal alignment with Coforma’s messaging pillars, voice and tone, style, and style guides
• Draft and edit compliant templates and documents in response to RFIs, RFPs, sources sought, white papers, requests for capabilities statements, etc. (must be able to refine content provided by section authors as needed)
• Lead non-traditional proposals such as oral presentations and technical challenges
• Issue and track data calls of teammates and supporting partners and coordinate with other involved departments to achieve proposal objectives in a timely manner, remaining current on all amendments and modifications in the process
• Prepare and lead efficient proposal kickoff meetings, color review meetings, stand-up calls, solutions sessions, etc.
• Work with SMEs to build out content repositories to create efficiencies in proposal development
• Document proposal debriefs, conduct proposal lessons learned, and implement actions to improve process efficiency and content improvement
• Conduct compliance checks, facilitate proposal reviews, and provide related process training and guidance to proposal teams
• Study industry best practices on proposal writing and engage with company mentors to fine-tune the Coforma approach

Proposal Manager

Proposal Lead

Proposal Manager

Marketing and Proposal Manager

Senior Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager