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Proposal Manager I

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Durham, NC, USA
Full-time

Responsible for proposal development - ensuring security and integrity of all proposal documentation, coordinating internal flow and review of all proposal inputs, coordinating schedules, coordinating activities with cross-functional business areas, and directing submission of the final proposal.  This is a headquarters based position.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Partners with the technical leader to deliver a compliant, competitive proposal to the client on time. Oversees the entire proposal process, making sure that every member of the proposal team, including sub- and prime contractors, knows what is expected of him/her and when tasks are due.
  • Creates the proposal schedule and keeps track of proposal progress (technical and business),
  • Ensures milestones are met.
  • Ensures proposals receive appropriate review(s).
  • Assists the technical leader to ensure compliance with solicitation.
  • Communicates changes or new information to the entire team. 
  • Helps develop and communicate proposal strategy.
  • Prepares proposal responsibility and compliance outline.
  • Undertakes routine writing assignments.
  • Assists the technical leader in securing resources, such as authors and reviewers.
  • Provides updates on assigned proposals for accurate system tracking.
  • Archives final proposal documentation.
  • Performs other work as assigned.
  • Ensures bid strategy implementation and compliance.
  • Resolves internal team issues.
  • Provides process leadership and experience.
  • Generates a portion of own work through repeat clients requests.
  • Contributes to process improvements.
  • Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
  • Participates in developing proposal training for the organization.

Problem Solving & Impact:

  • Exercise judgment within well- defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Interact frequently with junior team members as resource and/or mentor.
  • Understand quality and timeliness goals for projects.
  • Work on assignments that are diverse and challenging in nature.
  • Identify potential process inefficiencies.

Supervision Given/Received:

  • Employee works under general supervision; handles problems and deviations in assignments in accordance with policies and accepted practices; confers with supervisor on unusual matters; some latitude for un-reviewed action or decision; work is reviewed for technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and goals.
  • Works in team environment and may provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree or International Equivalent in Business Administration, Public Health, Social Science or Related Field.
Master's degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Working knowledge of fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology of proposal development.
  • Working knowledge of proposal management conventions.
  • Effective organizational skills.
  • Effective communication skills, required for providing diplomatic and constructive comments to clients.
  • Skill in observing detail.
  • Ability to foster good customer relationships to build client base.
  • Ability to understand and follow written guidelines, including departmental policies, FHI360 policies and procedures, and work orders.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other staff.
  • Effective multi-tasking and flexibility to meet competing needs and sensitive deadlines.
  • Skill in abstracting, condensing and writing general information for inclusion in proposal documents.
  • Ability to manage short-term and long term proposals of varying complexity.
  • Ability to analyze tasks and determine appropriate level of effort 
  • Ability to influence others.
Compensation/Benefits: 

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 22 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 22 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit