Mile Two

Proposal Manager

• Lead and manage all aspects of proposal development across multiple simultaneous RFx efforts (RFI, RFP, RFQ, Sources Sought, White Papers, etc.)
• Partner with Business Development and Capture to support opportunity qualification, bid/no-bid recommendations, and pre-RFP shaping.
• Develop, manage, and enforce proposal schedules, color review timelines, and compliance matrices to ensure timely, compliant submissions.
• Facilitate and lead proposal kick-off meetings, daily stand-ups, and Pink/Red/Gold reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Author, edit, and format proposal content, including technical, management, and past performance volumes.
• Collaborate with SMEs, subcontractors, and teaming partners to gather technical input and translate into clear, persuasive narratives.
• Create and maintain proposal templates, outlines, capability statements, staffing matrices, and standard proposal artifacts.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., VisibleThread Docs, ChatGPT, TechnoMile) to automate and enhance compliance, writing, and review efficiency.
• Manage corporate proposal repositories, past performance library, resumes, and graphics library.
• Support post-submission activities including lessons learned, debriefs, and process improvement.
• Develop proposal graphics, charts, and illustrations that visually communicate key technical and management concepts.
• Provide capture support, including industry day participation, customer engagement materials, and question submissions to Government POCs.

Controller

• Own the end-to-end monthly close process to produce accurate financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet, within a strict 5-business-day deadline.
• Review and approve all Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices, payroll runs, outgoing cash transactions, and General Ledger (G/L) entries.
• Review and approve all monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Actively monitor the company's cash flow and be accountable for the comprehensive accuracy of 13-week cash projections.
• Ensure project-specific financial duties are understood and lead the team in industry best practices for project control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and manage all financial audits, including annual financial, 401(k), workers' compensation, sales and use tax, and DCAA audits.
• Ensure adherence to legal and financial reporting standards, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Establish and enforce internal controls and policies, including ensuring employee travel and expense reports comply with company policy and government regulations.
• Lead coordination of annual tax return preparation with CPA firm and understand R&D tax credits.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, set performance expectations, and address performance gaps.
• Lead process improvement and automation efforts to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Serve as primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including auditors, government representatives (including DCAA), and bank contacts.