Proposal Manager

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, California, Sacramento

Position ID: J0924-0513

Employment Type: Full Time

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Position Description:

We are seeking a Proposal Manager to join our CGI team! This career opportunity is located in our Sacramento, CA office however a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to be in the office 2-3 days/week.

You will be joining a diverse team that is focused on working together to grow our business by delivering compelling proposal responses and transformational solutions for our clients. We use our technical expertise and secure, innovative solutions to help our government clients reinvent the ways of working to improve citizen services and increase efficiency.

We are looking for a team member to work closely with our consultants to produce the best responses that meet and exceed the requirements of proposals, provide the best value and solution.

Expertise in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint and MS Teams is essential!

Your future duties and responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact

The successful Proposal Manager will be involved in the creation, capture and management of content into proposals which support the strategic bids and opportunities. This encompasses a number of different disciplines including; facilitating proposal creation, reviews, document management and administrative support.

Provide comprehensive proposal management support through the deployment of industry and company standards methodologies, tools and processes and be an integral member of the bid team, responsible for managing the production of high-quality client deliverables that provide a competitive edge.

Defining and managing the tasks and activities required to develop and deliver compliant and compelling proposals on time. Work closely with Sales, Pursuit, and Solution Architects to build proposal response that clearly demonstrates our proposed solution.

Specific duties include:

• Reviewing sophisticated Request for Proposal/Offer (RFP/RFO) documents

• Identifying response requirements and proposal structure required for a compliant proposal

• Creating and leading the proposal response electronic files, strong desktop publishing skills are required

• Develop, track and maintain proposal management artifacts including Proposal Folder, schedule, outline, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) or Resource Assignments

• Working with sales and pursuit staff to identify proposal staffing requirements and assist in building standard and compliant resumes

• Supporting win theme and win strategy development

• Managing proposal team activities throughout the proposal lifecycle

• Leading color team reviews and facilitating debrief meetings

• Supporting content development, editing, formatting, and final document preparation and production

• Make significant contributions to the development and continuous improvement of proposal management processes, tools, and templates

• Continuously develop and maintain our proposal content library

• Leveraging AI tools for Proposal Content

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of Proposal Management (specifically Systems Integration proposals) -- strongly prefer California public sector Proposal Management experience!

• Management of large, complex technology proposals

• Experience with government proposals

• Plan, produce and deliver compliant proposals

• Highly detail oriented, with an ability to prioritize multiple priorities in parallel

• Utilizes a strategic mindset when evaluating proposal requirements, conducts proposal management and interacts with various entities within the company

• Excellent planning skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze requirements, define logical tasks and schedules to meet those requirements, and manage team execution to produce required results

• Expert level knowledge of Word and Adobe, and what is required to assemble a large, sophisticated document

• Strong technical writing and organizational skills, with experience writing complex technical documents

• Ability to matrix manage geographically disperse teams consisting of multiple staff levels

• Proficient with graphics packages, including Visio, PowerPoint, or Adobe Illustrator desirable

• Ability to quickly understand complex technology solutions

• Ability to work under pressure and demanding deadlines

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge and experience with CGI’s current product suites and IP

• Technical Writing

• APMP Accreditation

“CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $83,900 - $160,200."

At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries

• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category

• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members

• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans

• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;

• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

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Skills:

• Adobe Acrobat

• Business Development

• Document Management

• Microsoft Visio

• Proposal Writing

• Technical Writing

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Illustrator

• Content Management

• Microsoft Project

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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