Proposal Manager

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.  

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements.  We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution.   MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position:   Proposal Manager

Nature of Role:  

As the Proposal Manager, the applicant will oversee all proposal activities, including directing the proposal team, managing proposal schedules and deadlines, creating content and monitoring the progress of the proposal. You will draft/write technical responses, coordinate, assemble, check and/or schedule administrative functions in support of the production of assigned proposal. You will partner with the Capture Manager to integrate the win strategy and solution into a proposal structured for compliance and ease of evaluation. You will also develop and execute review plans (e.g., Pink Team, Red Team, Gold Team) for interim and final reviews of the technical proposals.

Responsibilities:

• Production of final, approved responses to RFI, RFP, RFQ, Sources Sought and Market Surveys
• Works with Capture Managers to prepare responsibility and compliance matrix
• Identifies, manages and reports on the following:
  • proposal team members, assignments, strategy and deadlines
  • content providers assignments and deadlines
  • review team members
• Creates, gathers, researches and organizes information from many sources to generate proposals
• Reviews RFP and bid/qualifications request documents to clearly understand client requirements
• Creates project plans for internal and external proposal and business schedule
• Coordination and communication for all writing assignments. Develop template for responses based on the requirements and assign deadlines
• Organizes and edits all technical, corporate and management written materials supplied by support groups including organization of sections, tables, exhibits, and attachments
• Monitors proposal for accurate content and consistency and compliance
• Supports graphics, editing, quality assurance, and production
• Ensures proposal compliance is being maintained at all times for proposal submissions
• Anticipates possible trouble areas and works with Capture Manager to provide practical solutions to problems as they arise
• Supports special projects and completes other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate such as conference planning and preparation of brochures, etc.

Requirements: 

• BA/BS in English, Business, Communications, or closely related field from an accredited college or university or demonstrated equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience providing government proposal development
• Must have a technical writing background / knowledge
• SECRET Clearance

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent spelling and grammatical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and direction in a very dynamic work environment.
• Ability to solve problems quickly in a fast-paced environment

Work Location:  Middletown, RI (on-site)

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.