Proposal Manager - California, United States - AM Pierce and Associates

Description

Job Description

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

For more information about AM Pierce & Associates, please visit our website at

The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a Proposal Manager, directly supporting AM Pierce leadership and back-office teams through managing, coordinating, and writing proposals in support of NAVAIR opportunities.

The Location: California, MD

The Work Environment: Hybrid.

Requires the employee to work inside the office space at a desk for the majority of the workday. Telework arrangements are possible. The employee may be required to work long hours (evenings) and/or weekends to meet strict deadlines, for example during peak proposal activity.

The Description:

• Support business development, capture management and proposal development of NAVAIR opportunity pursuits.
• Ensure top quality assistance to business entities for proposal development to include compliance, technical accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Lead proposal development projects to develop compliant, compelling NAVAIR-specific proposals.
• Research and understand Statements of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFI), and other proposal requests from US Government customers and prime contractors/teammates.
• Coordinate proposal kickoff and debrief meetings, as well as color team reviews.
• Interviews SMEs to extract highly technical information and convert it into effective proposal content per solicitation requirements.
• Translate complex ideas into easily understandable text.
• Lead and participate in collaborative sessions to define and refine win strategy, competitive assessments, and customer pain points or hot buttons.
• Write, review, edit, and recommend changes to proposals, white papers, RFI responses, Sources Sought submissions, and other technical documents.
• Create writing templates and other proposal tools, such as document outlines and compliance matrices.
• Coordinate with the Contracts, Subcontracts, and Pricing managers and analysts on cost, contractual, and subcontracting proposal volumes to ensure appropriate schedules and inputs are met.
• Develop graphics, charts, diagrams, and other visual aids to help communicate technical concepts.

Education & Experience:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret Clearance, required.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in supporting business development and capture of NAVAIR opportunities valued >$50M.
• Experience supporting Seaport-e proposal development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written, proofreading and editing skills.
• Experience developing detailed, complex graphics.
• Experience in document design and desktop publishing.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Software skills to include Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Travel:

• On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position with AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, through its online applicant system, please contact AM Pierce & Associates Human Resources Department at or email us at

If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to or submit an application online at AM Pierce & Associates Careers or Applied Technologies Group Careers.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, verifies employment eligibility through E-Verify.

This is a non-management position.