Proposal Manager, Arlington, VA
Company Profile:
MSI is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Iraq. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance and anti-corruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. MSI has recently become a Tetra Tech Company.
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Position Summary:**
MSI has an immediate mid-level opening for a Proposal Manager to support the Business Development Unit (BDU). This person will be the go-to resource for both BDU and technical staff to coordinate complex or strategically critical proposals. The Proposal Manager will lead and eventually supervise a 6-person team and work closely with the Associate Director of Proposal Development to prepare for bidding opportunities, create proposal sections and maintain proposal resources. S/he will ensure the team’s timely submission of technically sound and compliant proposals. This is a full-time position in MSI’s headquarters in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
- Manage proposal teams through all phases of the proposal process to ensure submission of high quality, compliant and competitive proposals.
- Monitor the team workflow and work with the Associate Director to reallocate staff resources as needed.
- Oversee and ensure quality control on proposal development materials and submissions.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Proposal Development staff. Potential supervisory responsibilities to follow.
- Ensure the proposal process adheres to MSI’s policies and procedures for proposal development, while suggesting improvements/modifications when needed to promote the use of best practices.
- Provide writing, reviewing, proofing and editing support on technical proposals as needed.
- Write corporate capability statements and tailor past performance reports for proposals using internal databases and key informant interviews.
- Liaise with partners to execute teaming agreements and collect necessary proposal inputs.
- Monitor donor and government listings; help maintain MSI’s lead opportunity tracker.
Qualifications:
- Over 3 years of experience in proposal management in an international development environment.
- B.A./B.S. in international studies, business management, public administration or equivalent field. Master’s degree in related field preferred.
- Adept at USAID procurement procedures; knowledge of USG contract and/or grant regulations.
- Track record of winning proposals, preferably large USG bids; experience with other donors such as the World Bank a plus.
- Proven team leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff from various cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitating meetings.
- Familiarity with MSI’s competitive environment preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft software, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and Adobe.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
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