We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Proposal Manager in Irvine, California. In this role, you will be involved in managing the complete cycle of proposal responses, coordinating with various teams for input, and ensuring the proposals are compelling, compliant, and align with our standards.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the proposal development process from inception to final submission.
• Analyze RFP/RFI documents to identify key requirements, deadlines, and evaluation criteria.
• Establish and manage proposal timelines, delegate assignments, and oversee review processes.
• Facilitate communication and gather input from various teams including sales, technical, legal, and executive leadership.
• Enhance the clarity, consistency, and compliance of proposal content through effective writing, editing, and formatting.
• Maintain a repository of standard responses, company qualifications, bios, case studies, and examples of past performance.
• Ensure visual appeal and brand alignment of proposals.
• Monitor and report on proposal status, success rates, and process enhancements.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Experience with data entry tasks
• Ability to handle email correspondence effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience in scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings
• Experience in preparing bid proposals and cost proposals
• Familiarity with proposal preparation and understanding the RFP process
• Knowledge of SaaS (Software As A Service) and related applications
• Experience with RFP documents and responding to RFPs
• Ability to create and manage proposals, particularly in response to RFPs