Proposal Manager
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
A recognized leader in environmental services, our proven science and engineering professionals offer our clients a multi-faceted team approach to identifying cost-effective solutions to achieve client goals in a wide range of environmental services. Brice has a solid track record on delivering added value on projects nationwide.
As a Proposal Manager, you will work in Anchorage, AK or within the lower 48 and be responsible for supporting proposal strategies to meet organizational objectives. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. Assignments are deadline driven this position must be able to set priorities, strictly manage the proposal timeline, take ownership of projects, delegate, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
In conjunction with the Senior Proposal Manager and Directors, work with Capture Managers to develop proposal strategies/win theme, perform complete proposal management, technical writing, proposal layout, RFP compliance, reviews and revisions, and production of high-quality, compliant final documents for submission.
Lead and/or support the overall process for the development of proposals with an infrastructure that includes proposal process integration through templates, source material, qualification write-ups, and production.
Establish, communicate and manage the proposal development and production schedule; maintaining and publishing to the proposal team an updated schedule as adjustments/amendments are made.
Coordinate all proposal phases, activities and milestones including tracking, kick-off meetings, team meetings, data calls, and proposal reviews.
Review proposals daily and work with writers to achieve their respective content on time.
Manage "Sources Sought" and "Statement of Qualifications" submissions.
Support project teams with technical writing as needed.
Collaborate with various groups within Calista, Calista Brice and multiple client organizations.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as directed.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations and maintain positive "can-do" attitude.
Ability to conduct oneself with confidence and professionalism under high pressure conditions.
3-5 years in federal proposal development including experience with federal RFP structures and SF330 formats.
Experience in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point and SharePoint) and Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
Technical writing and editing experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Competitive wages and bonus programs We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.
Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
Paid time off is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company in eligible status.
10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus Work Anniversary "Floating" Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).