The Proposal Manager will be responsible for managing and leading the tactical and strategic proposal efforts for Red River’s bids. The right candidate will have a proven track record of assessing and reviewing proposal tasks and developing win themes and strategies for a successful response. The Proposal Manager will lead and actively participate in the organizing, writing, editing, illustration and production of the final product. The Proposal Manager will be responsible for project management of the effort to include identifying personnel, task management and delivering a compliant and compelling bid to the customer. The Proposal Manager will also be tasked with growing and evolving the use of best practices, and enhancing efficiencies throughout the process.   

Primary Position Tasks:

Review solicitations, develop proposal plans, and build and manage to outlines and schedulesAbility to manage simultaneous efforts on proposals both large and small in scaleManage a team of assigned cross-functional personnel to ensure all aspects of proposal submission are completeCoordinate and lead meetings for the proposal effortInterface with proposal consultants, advisors, and subcontractors as neededIdentify gaps and win themes to develop a winning bidProvide detailed guidance to virtual team on tasks and manage them to the project timelineMonitor and communicate on all amendments and modifications to the solicitationTake responsibility for delivery of a compliant and compelling bidLead post proposal efforts on debriefs, kick-offs, lessons learned, etc.Other business duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experienceProven leadership and motivational skills to manage virtual support teamsExperience in managing large proposals in the federal government spaceAbility to conceptualize and story board win themes and proposal narrative

Preferred Education/Certification/Experience:

At least 4 years of Proposal Management experience with emphasis on Services

Essential Elements (Mental; Physical; Equipment used):

This position is an office position that requires sitting at a desk for multiple hours throughout the work day.

This position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co-workers throughout the day utilizing Red River approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where Red River operates.  Red River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.