PROPOSAL MANAGER/WRITER

Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is seeking a Proposal Manager/Writer to support our corporate HQ located in Sterling, VA. Our Proposal Manager is primarily responsible for managing, developing, and writing proposals in support of VMSI’s growth goals and service offerings. This position is a highly visible role within our company and works closely with our executive leadership, business development, recruiting and teaming partners. Duties are performed within a team environment with a focus on quality and excellence.

VMSI was founded in 2009 as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is headquartered in Sterling, VA, has provided our clients with support services in nearly every U.S. state and has historic annual revenues ~$20M. VMSI is a consulting practice that specializes in providing government agencies with critical support services, such as: Acquisition/Contracting, Subject Matter Experts, Grants & Financial Management, HR & Personnel Support, IT Services and Administrative Support Services.

We are seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic, self-starter individual who thrives in a small business environment and desires a direct impact on the organization in terms of daily driving growth.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for managing all aspects of proposal development from receipt of RFI/RFP through delivery.
• Envisions the entire proposal, ties in the win themes, reviews with internal stakeholders, runs proposal meetings, and understands and manages the entire proposal process.
• Develops and writes compelling, creative, and compliant proposal volume responses including all proposal sections/volumes.
• Manages assigned proposal resources, writing past performance and management sections, editing, ensuring compliance, resolving issues, coordinating among key stakeholders, and analyzing solicitations.
• Analyzes technical requirements of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought Notices (SSNs), White Papers, and other client solicitations.
• Authors appropriate proposal sections and help design graphic concepts.
• Establishes and maintains communications across internal and external teams, including subcontractors, using collaborative tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Coordinates with the contracts and pricing team on cost and contractual volumes to ensure appropriate schedules and inputs.
• Monitors and remains current on bid amendments and modifications.
• Assists with opportunity research through a variety of resources: (Sam.Gov, GovTribe, GovWin, eBuy), internal BD resources, and teaming partners.
• Manages proposal schedule and pipeline.
• Develops/maintains proposal/past performance/graphics content library.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of related experience writing/managing & developing proposals valued at $1M and larger in a government contracting services environment.
• Previous experience working for a small business (SB) government contractor such as SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, etc.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel & other applicable software.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.
• Experience independently defining, scheduling, and managing the proposal preparation process throughout the full proposal lifecycle
• Must be able to understand and analyze the details of an RFP/RFQ/SSN/etc.

ABOUT VMSI:

Founded in 2009, Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a management consulting organization and also a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). While strategically headquartered in the greater Washington D.C. area, VMSI has both employees and clients throughout the entire United States.

Our company mission statement is clear and simple— “To be the BEST DECISION our Clients make.” We accomplish this by providing our customers with industry leading professionals. The VMSI employee is a highly motivated, empowered, ethical, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. VMSI both enables and expects our employees to be the very BEST by providing strong corporate support to ensure you can Anticipate Needs, Advise Brilliantly and Provide Solutions…and be the best decision our client has made!

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits.
• 17 days of Paid Time Off (to start!) + 11 Paid Holidays. Additional 1 week added on 4 year anniversary (22 days of PTO altogether) and 9 year anniversary (27 days of PTO altogether).
• Monthly phone allowance
• Health insurance plans to include medical, vision, and dental.
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Office perks such as private corporate gym, free soft drinks and snacks, company swag, and company social events!

Here at VMSI we strive for all our employees to have a healthy work life balance. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors and can continue "To be the BEST DECISION our Clients make."

Equal Opportunity Employment:

VMSI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.