The Proposal Director is responsible for leading the proposal team for multiple bids with contract value over $50M. Leads the proposal process by managing cross-functional resources to complete proposals. This position is open to work from home within the DC Metro Area or within a commutable distance.
This position supports a federal government subsidiary of a Fortune 35 Health Benefits Company.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Involved in all aspects of proposal development.
Assembles internal and external subject matter experts.
Ensures quality, completeness and oversight of technical writing.
Develops bid strategy with operations and business development teams.
Validates and tests the business solution proposed.
Reconciles the customer requirements against proposed staffing levels and solutions and identifies any gaps.
Directs all proposal and Q&A responses.
Leads the activities of lower level staff and contracted staff performing related functions.
Develops processes and infrastructure to support submission of bids.
Develops win strategies and final proposal submission after reviews.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience including in-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Process (FAP); or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. This position is part of a FGS (Federal Government Services) division which, per CMS TDL 190275, requires foreign national applicants meet the residency requirement of living in the United States at least three of the past five years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven win rate with large complex bid responses. MBA preferred. APMP Foundation certification or equivalent professional certifications preferred.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Experience and success within CMS, VA and/or HHS is required.
This position is eligible for full benefits. Some travel will be required.