New 
Proposal Manager
 Synergy | |
vision insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Virginia, Reston | |
| 1902 Campus Commons Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jan 18, 2025 | |
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Description
Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy's core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.
Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.
At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven-if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!
This position is designated as work-from-home.
Description:
As proposal manager, you will support Synergy's Business Development and Proposal departments in responding to RFIs, RFPs, and other formal responses. The successful candidate will have experience in managing one or more concurrent proposals, follows a structured process and to ensure compliance with proposal requirements, and maintains a positive attitude and willingness to support the team.
Essential Functions & Duties:
* Manage preparation and delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals
* Shred solicitation documents and create proposal template
* Collaborate with technical writers to create proposal content
* Research and utilize existing content to develop new proposal content
* Create and execute a proposal project plan
* Conduct market and competitor research
* Hold kick-off and debrief meetings
* Act as point of contact for partners
* Gather and send follow-up and clarifying questions to the agency
* Ensure proposals and presentations are brand compliant
* Report proposal progress to executive management
* Maintain the RFP response database
* Be the administrator for the company's RFP management software
* Coordinate and edit proposal input from a variety of resources
Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates:
* Familiarity with Federal government contracting procedure
* Strong time management skills
* Strong written English language skills
* Good data tracking and analysis skill
* Good writing, editing and reviewing skill
* High level of proficiency in MS Office, MS SharePoint
* Shipley training/certification (APMP Foundation or Practitioner)
Citizenship or Work Authorization Required:US Citizen
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Experience: 2-5 years of experience as a proposal manager/coordinator in Federal government contracting IT sector.
Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs.As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Synergy will accept applications for this role until January 31, 2025
Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.
To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime. Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination. #LI-REMOTE | |