Sr. Proposal Manager

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Sr. Proposal Manager

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

K  combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the world’s toughest challenges on a global scale. K  is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space, land, air and sea. K  delivers innovative solutions across digital engineering and integration, rapid prototyping, mission operations, data analytics, artificial intelligence and secure logistics. At K , We deliver.™

Join our dynamic Business Development team and contribute to our mission of growth and excellence.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Proposal Manager to join our dynamic team. The Senior Proposal Manager will play a crucial role in leading the proposal development process, ensuring the timely submission of high-quality, compliant, and complete proposals that meet client requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams; manage proposal schedules; craft compelling narratives that showcase our company’s capabilities, expertise, and success;

and contribute to the overall success of our business development efforts. Our team is a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to achieving excellence in our work. We take pride in our ability to make a significant impact within our organization, and we're looking for individuals who are eager to contribute and grow with us.

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from initial RFP analysis to submission.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and contributors to gather necessary information for proposal content.
• Provides leadership and direction to managers or professional staff.

• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet proposal requirements.

• Write, edit, and review proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate complex information into compelling proposals.

• Conduct thorough reviews to ensure proposals meet the highest quality standards.
• Implement best practices in proposal development to enhance overall quality and competitiveness.

• Interact with BD and Operations personnel to clarify requirements and address queries during the proposal development process.
• Foster positive relationships across teams through professional and effective communication.

• Contribute to maintaining a repository of proposal content, templates, and reusable materials to streamline future proposal development.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 12+ years of proven experience in proposal management, business development, or a related field, 3 of which should be in management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

• Master's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management.
• Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals.
• Familiarity with government contracting processes.
• Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals.
• Current security clearance.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending…