Proposal Operations Manager
The Proposal Operations Manager is the architect of A3T’s growth engine, responsible for building a scalable 'Proposal Factory' that sustains a high-tempo output of multiple high-quality, 100% compliant submissions per month. This is a high-impact 'Player-Coach' role requiring a balance of strategic infrastructure building (as needed) and hands-on content development to hit the company’s annual submission target.
Standard Task Responsibilities:
- Manage the proposal lifecycle from pre-RFP activities through final production, submission, and closeout.
- Perform detailed analyses of RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and Sources Sought requirements to create compliance matrices, production schedules, outlines, and responses.
- Partners with Business Development, Capture Managers, Technical PMs, Solution Architects, and account leaders to advance the proposal response approach.
- Administer and lead formal proposal reviews (Pink, Red, and Gold teams), incorporating feedback from technical experts and senior leadership.
- Ensures the effective application of iterative proposal development techniques in support of the maturation of proposal sections.
- Performs and ensures 100% compliance with all solicitation instructions, editing, and zero-defect production. and maintain strict version control via SharePoint/Teams or similar repositories.
- Lead final production, including desktop publishing, graphics integration, quality control, and proposal submission.
- Maintain corporate knowledge databases, including past performance, resumes, and project citations.
- Establish and manage company’s internal proposal systems, including the integration of AI-enabled drafting tools and SharePoint-based repositories to achieve a 30–40% gain in production efficiency.".
- Serve as the primary author and lead for Management, Administrative, and Past Performance volumes.
- Coordinate and integrate technical content provided by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and/or external partners into a unified, high-scoring narrative/final submission.
- Working with the Team, ensure the execution of the company’s annual/monthly proposal submission goals by managing and submitting multiple concurrent efforts monthly while ensuring zero administrative disqualifications.
- Collaborate with the Capture Manager and BD Team members to translate pre-RFP win themes and customer hot-buttons into compelling, evaluator-friendly prose.
- Direct the activities of external support (e.g., partners, teammates, technical writers) personnel to ensure all inputs align with A3T’s quality standards and submission deadlines.".
Qualifications:
- Minimum BA or equivalent of 8-10 years of federal proposal management related experience with a proven track record in DoD agencies.
- Expertise and Proficiency in MS Word, SharePoint, Teams, desktop publishing, AI proposal tools, Visible Thread, and Adobe Creative Suite for desktop publishing/graphics.
- Ability to apply Shipley-based rigor while maintaining the agility required for a fast-growing tech firm.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate and negotiate with company management, partners and Teams internally and externally.
- Experience writing clear, logical, and persuasive responses in a variety of technical and non-technical documents
- Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment and adaptable to changing priorities
- Experience in cross-functional team management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills Interpersonal and People Skills
Agil3 Technology Solutions LLC ("A3T") is a Northern Virginia based, ISO 9001:2018, ISO 20000 & ISO 27001 Certified, 8a, Women-Owned (WOSB) and Service-disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) small business. A recent recipient of the prestigious Washington Technology TOP 50 (ranking #9, and on the list for last 4 years!), A3T is experiencing industry leading recognition and growth. In addition to the CEO’s recognition as an “All-Star Entrepreneur”, A3T is recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the country, by Vet 50 as Fastest Growing Veteran-Owned Businesses, and is featured in CyberSecurity Ventures / Cybercrime Magazine! “As a go-to Women-Owned Cybersecurity company in US and internationally”. As part of our growth, we are looking for YOU to join our growing team.
A3T offers excellent benefits to enhance the work-life balance, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
- Parking/Travel Reimbursement (metropolitan areas)