Summary: This position will play a critical role in our team by developing and coordinating proposals for all divisions of our company. Additional responsibilities include responding in a positive manner to meet the needs and requirements of a dynamic, small business environment.
This position requires the Proposal Specialist to demonstrate proposal writing capability. Capability is defined to include:
§ Writing Skills – A very good command of written language with a capacity to reach excellent command.
§ Reading Comprehension – An ability to read and understand a solicitation to develop a clear and precise response. Responses are compliant with the customer’s stated requirements and integrate details from the solicitation.
§ Communication Skills – Strong collaboration and persuasion skills. Effectively communicates with internal team members, partners, and customers.
§ Problem Solving Skills – Ability to use critical thinking to propose recommendations and solutions related to proposal development strategy. Ability to apply time management techniques.
§ Time Management – Ability to juggle multiple projects with diverse internal deadlines.
Essential Functions:
§ Responsible for following the company’s standard in order to analyze and respond to solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, RFIs, Sources Sought Notices, TOPRs, FOPRs, etc..) from a variety of federal, city, state, local, and commercial organizations.
§ Exhibits strong collaborative qualities to enhance the team’s problem-solving, consensus- building, and time management efforts.
§ Positively interfaces with team members, customers and partners to ensure competitive proposals and execution of overall business development strategies.
§ Coordinates data calls to ensure on time submittal of assignments.
§ Conducts incumbent, past performance, and market research for assigned upcoming proposals.
§ Continuously learns about industry and proposed services that result in accurate and compelling proposal content.
§ Keep timely and accurate documentation of assigned proposals and past performance references in Bullhorn and SharePoint.
§ Assists the BD Team to monitor government lead and bid systems for solicitations utilizing e- Buy, TXMAS, SAM, GovWin and other reliable sources presented. Participates in pre-qualifying new RFP’s as needed.
§ Participates in federal marketing requirements such as developing capability statements, attending industry days, or attendance at other events as requested by the Business Development team.
§ Is aware of and complies with regulations (such as FARs) impacting Business Development efforts.
§ Reflects our company’s commitment to provide a quality product.
§ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Ability to develop compelling technical content, speak effectively, & make presentations.
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists.
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
· Ability to work in a team oriented, fast-paced environment handling multiple activities simultaneously that may involve short turn-around times.
Education/Experience:
· Minimum
o Bachelors degree
o Must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
· Preferred
o Masters degree or Technical Communication Certification preferred
o At least 2 years working in a professional setting
o At least 1 year of technical, proposal, or grant writing experience
*Pay Commensurate with Experience
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Donald L. Mooney Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
