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HDR, Inc. Federal Proposal Manager in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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HDR seeks an experienced and driven Federal Proposal Manager to lead pursuit and capture planning activities. The Proposal Manager will lead, coordinate, manage, and facilitate all phases of the proposal process in response to federal solicitations. In addition, the Proposal manager will lead proposal efforts in collaboration with program managers, client managers, and other dynamic team members to develop distinctive value propositions that enhance HDR's competitive position resulting in the capture of new contracts
In the role of Federal Proposal Manager, we'll count on you to: Support pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies (capture planning) Actively manage the proposal process from start to finish; apply marketing best practices to improve the quality and efficiency of response Evaluate technical content to ensure RFP requirements and evaluation criteria are met and the proposal is compliant. Track amendments and clarifications to ensure that the final proposal incorporates all required information Facilitate pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposals and interview materials Develop and manage proposal schedules and confirm compliance Provide strategy, storyboarding, message development, production support presentations, client briefings, and other internal and external communication Engage the appropriate marketing and technical services resources in pursuit teams Lead quality reviews of proposal and interview materials Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitiveness Work with the proposal team to deconstruct proposal contents and capture the material in the firm's database upon submission Train and mentor employees on marketing and proposal best practices Articulate HDR's capabilities and competitive advantages
Preferred Requirements Demonstrated experience in leading capture planning and proposal activities in the A/E/C arena Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to lead proposal teams, execute numerous concurrent tasks, prioritize demands from multiple clients, and meet deadlines Deep knowledge of the federal A/E/C industry's standard approach to the procurement of professional services Deep understanding and expertise in producing federal proposals and SF330s Knowledgeable in publicly available information sources (sam.gov; GovWin; etc.) to track upcoming opportunities and develop a competitive landsca Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to work cooperatively with diverse teams and personalities; comfortable working with remote team members Proficient in MS Teams and facilitating virtual meetings Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others Ability to travel and engage with others in-person
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficien in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
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At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.