Proposal Manager

Req ID: 351711 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Proposal Manager to join our team in Herndon, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Senior Proposal Manager

The role of the Federal Services Proposal Development Center is to work with the opportunity owners to craft compliant, well-written proposals that compel our clients to award us their business. The NTT DATA proposal process is based on Shipley Associates "Proposal Guide for Business Development Professionals" and our own lessons learned and best practices.

The Proposal Manager is tasked with responsibility for leading Federal proposals from the bid decision through award. Receives assignments from the Proposal Development Center Director and is involved with responding to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and follow-on requirements from Federal clients. This includes analyzing the RF(x) requirements, developing a compliance matrix and outline for writers, developing a proposal schedule, and directing the proposal development per the guidance of the opportunity owner. Owns the proposal process and ensures best practices are adhered to. Provides assistance supporting capture activities such as the win strategy though primarily focused on the mechanics of the proposal. Assists with the development and reviews of proof points, win themes and discriminators. Pre-RF(x), leads content plan efforts and works closely with capture and solution teams to make sure solution is compliant with RF(x) requirements. Leads the day-to-day proposal process and provides “just-in-time” training to authors. Manages the proposal schedule. Solicits and ensures proposal team interaction and participation on applicable proposal sections. Conducts reviews and ensures compliance with RFP requirements. Leads proposal team (including proposal coordinators, editors, writers, graphic designers, and production).  Regularly updates proposal and re-use repository.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in a proposal environment. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience with Microsoft, Adobe, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Minimum 5 years of successful management experience of multiple concurrent proposal response efforts leading diversely structured teams.
• Minimum 5 years of experience responding to solicitations from Federal government clients.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with complex, large-scale services-based solicitations from Federal government clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Availability to work before and after normal working hours, through lunch periods, and on weekends and holidays is necessary on occasions but not often.
• APMP Foundation Level Certification

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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