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Sawdey Solution Services Proposal Manager in Dayton, Ohio
Title Proposal Manager Req Number MAN-24-00011 Requisition Category Active Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Remote, USA Description Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position $125,000-$135,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills. Position Location: USA, Remote Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized: Yes About the Role: The Proposal Manager position will work collaboratively with Business Development, Operations, and Marketing to prepare winning proposals, RFPs, and presentations. This person will act as project manager of all activities related to the coordination and development of client proposals. Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To: Ensure the proposal adheres to established company branding and style guidelines. Compliance and Submission: Analyze RFP requirements, creating compliance matrices and checklists to track deliverables. Ensure all proposal documents meet formatting, submission, and compliance standards. Manage electronic and physical submissions, ensuring on-time delivery to the client. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during the proposal process. Communicate updates, risks, and solutions to executive leadership and capture teams. Work with subcontractors and partners to integrate their input into the proposal. Process Improvement: Develop and refine proposal templates, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Provide feedback and lessons learned to improve future proposals and bid processes. Training and Mentorship: Train and mentor junior proposal staff and other contributors to develop their proposal writing and management skills. Share best practices and industry trends with the proposal team. Metrics and Reporting: Track and report on proposal metrics, including win rates, proposal volume, and resource utilization. Analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations for improving proposal strategies. Special Projects and Other Duties: Support corporate initiatives, such as certifications or internal process improvements, related to proposal management. Participate in capture planning, pipeline reviews, and other business development activities. These responsibilities ensure that the Proposal Manager effectively drives the proposal development process, from strategy formulation to successful submission, while fostering a high-performing proposal team. Manage and guide the compilation of data and information for proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFP's), Request for Information (RFIs), Data Calls, and Standard Capabilities Statements. Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and deadlines for information gathering, writing, review, and approval. Maintain open communication and provide appropriate guidance to business development and operations team members regarding content, design, and delivery of proposal/RFP requirements based on job and company knowledge. Work with the business development team in gathering proposal information by identifying sources of information and coordinating file submissions and collections. Proofread proposals for content, grammar, style, formatting, and organization as well as gather attachments and exhibits for responses. Ensure
