Proposal Manager

Copper River Shared Services is seeking a Proposal Manager for planning, developing, leading, and managing the delivery of high-quality proposal responses to Federal and Commercial business opportunities, to include Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).  The Proposal Manager will work individually to lead end-to-end proposal projects and work collaboratively with other B&P team members to ensure the team is delivering high-quality, compliant, and winning proposals to the Copper River Family of Operating Companies. The ideal candidate is an innovative self-starter who is detail-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines – but who also prefers a highly collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Manage and support all phases of assigned proposal projects for multiple operating companies and teams
• Ensure that task assignments, schedule, strategy, pricing, section authoring, reviews and production are on track for on-time submission
• Develop master outlines, compliance matrices, task lists, schedules
• Keep proposal response teams on track with clear and timely communication regarding status of tasks and deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-company and business development leaders to evaluate bid opportunities
• Provide leadership to proposal teams; collaborate with external resources and partners on deliverables for federal and commercial proposal projects
• Manage proposal delivery process from initial outline draft to completion, coordinating response team, gathering/authoring required documentation and collateral information from key internal and external team members
• Re-prioritize proposal activities to meet dynamic changes in workload and schedule shifts
• Lead and participate in color (Pink, Red, White, and /or Gold) reviews
• Perform quality checks and report progress against schedule and compliance on a continuing basis to apprise team and management of status
• Follow proposal procedures in accordance with established departmental guidelines
• Ensure delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals

Requirements:

• Education:
  • B.A, B.S. or equivalent experience

• Experience:
  • 5+ years proposal management experience
  • Very strong interpersonal relations skills, good personal presentation; must be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have an excellent work ethic
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • General knowledge of federal procurement regulations
  • General knowledge of the proposal development process
  • General knowledge of the organization of the Federal Government preferred
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Technical writing skills is a plus

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.