Description

Proposal Manager, San Antonio, TX

Link: https://ejvp.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/16910/?utm_medium=jobshare?utm_source=apmp

LOCATION(S): This position may be located at any of our Cherokee Federal offices to include Tulsa, OK, San Antonio, TX, Arlington, VA, Atlanta, GA, Lakewood, CO or Remotely. 

Cherokee Federal – a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) – is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. With our heritage of ingenuity coupled with modern business practices, we serve as a trusted partner that can innovate and implement solutions. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Cherokee Federal’s team of small, disadvantaged business entities, many of which are 8(a) and/or HUBZone certified, offer attractive contract vehicles with unique advantages – resulting in a streamlined, responsive contract management process.

SUMMARY OF Proposal Manager:
Manage the interpreting solicitation requirements or source selection regulations and coordinates proposal response strategy for small to mid-size (<$30M) competitive or direct award opportunities. 

PAY: $90,000 - $115,000 annually
CNB offers discretionary annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

BENEFITS:
CNB offers a generous benefit package for regular, full-time employees, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and more (paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF Proposal Manager:

• Developing a Proposal Plan and Schedule to implement proposal support activities
• Managing, coordinating, and tracking day-to-day proposal activities
• Participating in Proposal Kickoff (internal/external)
• Host and facilitate Proposal Development Standups
• Analyzing the RFP and develop the proposal compliance matrix
• Allocating and tasking available proposal contribution resources
• Creating and managing proposal development SharePoint site
• Working with team writers/contributors towards content planning and consensus before writing begins using storyboarding and/or by preparing a proposal outline, template, and writing guide/style sheet for writers
• Coordinating with Contracts Manager for execution risk and compliance review feedback by kickoff
• Communicating and following up on all data calls and reviewing data received and requesting validation/correction as needed
• Coordinating with Subject Matter Experts for input expectations
• Capturing and disseminating action items discussed during meetings/conference calls
• Tracking and reporting status of volume development daily to the proposal team
• Ensuring full content compliance with all RFP requirements
• Coordinating proposal color reviews and approval process IAW standard practices and system of authority
• Ensuring that the proposal conforms to any company publication or convention standards
• Maintaining proposal quality control checklist and style guide IAW company branding standards
• Prepare the final cost/price and technical volume copies (electronic and paper) for delivery
• Coordinates final review with Contracts for sign-off at the appropriate level.
• Assisting with the production of the final proposal (production/assembly)

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

• Leads and/or guide the works of others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR Proposal Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years of related experience with various government contract and their technical requirements, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR Proposal Manager:

• Ability to manage the development of successful proposals. 
• Working knowledge of all types of government contracts and their technical requirements. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidence and integrity while directly dealing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to produce results and think strategically. 
• Ability to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead, mentor and advise large, virtual teams.
• APMP Bid/Proposal Foundation Certification desired 
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen.
• Cherokee Federal has suspended it’s COVID mandate.  However, it’s important to note that Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently not subject to enforcement by the Federal government. Therefore, Cherokee Federal has suspended application of the mandate and continues to monitor the government’s guidance on administration of any vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT OF Proposal Manager:
Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled environment. 

PLEASE NOTE: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY!  Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for future or anticipated needs

ABOUT THE TEAM:
Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

COMPLIANCE:
Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.