Director Proposal Development

Tlingit Haida, a large Alaska native corporation in their search for a Director of Proposals. The Director of Proposals will oversee proposal activities, including directing proposal personnel, managing proposal schedules and deadlines, developing proposal outlines and compliance matrices, and monitoring the progress of proposals.

Responsibilities:

* Analyze and understand Federal government RFPs and customer requirements and ensure delivery of proposals that meet those requirements.

* Identify and engage appropriate resources for proposal development.

* Manage project resources and timelines to ensure efficient development and on-time delivery of a compliant proposal.

* Lead proposal reviews and coordinate final proposal production/delivery, including graphics development, electronic upload, and printing (if necessary).

* Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to develop proposal content addressing customer requirements, as well as development of content library for reusable content.

* Maintains focus on win strategy throughout proposal process and infuses strategy effectively throughout, creating compelling documents to enable large-scale, high-profile wins.

* Write, edit and proofread proposals and related materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, readability, and overall consistency of the language, formats, and styles, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and standards.

* Maintain archival files of all RFPs and completed proposals and presentations.

* Support implementation and maintenance of Proposal Management or Content Management software.

* Provide mentorship to junior teammates.

* Occasionally attend trade shows or conferences on behalf of the company.

Qualifications:

* 10+ years of experience managing all phases of multi-volume highly complex proposals, including collaborating with proposal teams, developing compliance matrices, outlines and writing sections (management, past performance, etc.) to effectively deliver a compelling and compliant proposal.

* Must have Federal proposal experience - experience with DoD, Base Operations Support Services or IT and Professional Services experience.

* Prior experience managing federal proposals of $50M+ in value.

* Must possess strong writing and editing capabilities.

* Ability to analyze and interpret Requests for Proposals and provide guidance to proposal team members to ensure a compliant compelling proposal is developed.

* Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet schedules.

* Experience working with senior management and organization's multiple disciplines (technical, product management, marketing, pricing, contracts).

* Rudimentary graphic design skills (i.e., familiarity with Illustrator, Photoshop, et al) are a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.