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Tenacious Solutions, LLC · 2 days ago

Proposal Manager / Contracts Administrator

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Tenacious Solutions, LLC is seeking a Proposal Manager / Contracts Administrator to join their corporate team in Arlington, VA. This role involves developing compliant proposal content for government solicitations and managing contracts, requiring strong writing and strategic-thinking skills.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop proposals with compelling and compliant content in response to government solicitation requirements (RFPs)

Edit proposal content for effectiveness (e.g., clarity, readability, accuracy, persuasiveness, and compliancy) as well as style (e.g., grammar, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure, and spelling)

Develop and maintain a proposal library to address recurring content inquiries for RFP responses

Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather relevant information to develop content

Develop and write white papers as needed

Research legacy content and past performance to apply and tailor to the solicitation requirements

Ensure compliance with RFP requirements and proposal guidelines

Deliver compelling and compliant content under tight deadlines

Stay current with industry standards and best practices in technical writing

Attend capture, solution, and proposal meetings as needed, to ensure complete understanding of opportunity and ability to tailor proposal messaging

Assist with the refinement of identified requirements

Perform market research activities (e.g., exchanges with industry, pre-proposal conferences, sources sought, Request for Information (RFI), and Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP)

Prepare and provide feedback on procurement packages, including preparation and review of requirements documentation (e.g., Statements of Work (SOWs), PWSs, market research documentation, draft evaluation factors, applicable pre-award determinations and findings, and applicable pre-award clearances and reviews (Small Business Set-Aside Review and Information Technology Checklist, etc.)

Provide recommendations concerning acquisition strategies and the selection of contract types and methods of acquisition

Assist in performing evaluation of quotes, proposals, offers, and bids

Document technical reviews and evaluations

Qualification

Federal proposal writingGovernment RFP analysisContracts administrationAPMP certificationMS Office proficiencyResearch skillsTechnical writingAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related disciplines

6+ years of federal proposal writing for a government contractor or equivalent technical experience

U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance is required

Ability to research, interpret and analyze RFP requirements and write solutions

Must be able to successfully write accurate and compelling proposal content (e.g., technical approach, management approach, past performance, and executive summary)

Strong research and analytical skills to assess contracts and identify potential risks or areas for improvement

Proficiency in the Federal procurement process and regulations (e.g., FAR), as well as familiarity with proposal development best practices such as Shipley, APMP Foundation, or equivalent training

General knowledge of federal government contract types (IDIQ, FFP, T&M, CPFF)

Must have the ability to quickly digest information and produce organized, clearly written technical, IT-focused content with little to no supervision

Advanced skills in writing, editing, and proofreading, including proficiency with at least one industry editorial style guide (e.g., GPO, Chicago, AP)

Proficiency with MS Office suite

Unyielding attention to detail

High degree of energy, assertiveness, and creativity

Ability to undertake multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines and be able to prioritize responsibilities

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to commute to work twice a week or as needed

Flexibility to adjust schedules to meet tight deadlines, to include occasional extended hours, evenings/night hours, weekends, and holidays