Seneca Holdings, the business arm of the Seneca Nation, is the parent company of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG). The SNG portfolio of companies, our federal government contracting business unit, meet mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers across a variety of domains. To learn more visit our website here and follow us on LinkedIn.

The Seneca Holdings family of companies offer competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Holdings is seeking a Proposal Manager in our Chantilly, VA office. This is a hybrid opportunity.

The Proposal Manager I works as an integral part of Seneca’s Business Development team and is responsible for managing direct award proposals from kickoff to final resolution -- including documents, logging/tracking inputs, communicating with team members [internal and external], coordinating review of proposal inputs, drafting/editing text [notably resumes and past performance], and final proposal production.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leads and coordinates various aspects of the proposal process including the production schedule, content development, subcontractor outreach, kick-off and proposal review meetings, and other efforts as necessary
Review and interpret solicitations to identify critical items required for compliant responses
Create proposal schedules and meet deadlines
Format/create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets as needed in response to solicitations and tracking internal processes
Provide compliant shell proposal outlines, resume templates, past performance templates, draft cover letters, and tailored boilerplate materials
Coordinate and schedules meetings (e.g., Kickoff Meetings, Color Team reviews, etc.)
Lead status calls
Lead activities required to successfully perform Pink, Red, and Gold Team proposal reviews
Prepare compliance matrix and conduct compliance review
Draft and edit non-technical proposal content such as management approach, past performance, and resumes
Navigate database/Teams/SharePoint Libraries to gather information
Maintains Teams/SharePoint proposal file organization and access to ensure proposal documentation security and integrity; maintains electronic file structure and archive, coordinating team member access/permissions; and sets up virtual space for documentation development and all working files
Issue/respond to partner data calls
Compile and submit proposal questions
Assembles and reviews the efforts of internal and external proposal contributors
Review and format resumes for submission
Desktop publish, format, and white glove documents as needed
Ensure final proposal products are in proposal libraries.
Identify, assess, resolve, and/ or escalate risks and issues as needed.
Work collaboratively with other corporate organizations and partners
Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Formal Proposal Management Training or Certification (APMP, Shipley, Lohfeld, SMA, etc.))
Federal Government proposal experience (1 - 2 years)
Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong verbal communication skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on producing quality products
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative setting and effectively interact with team members
Customer service oriented with the ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work flexible hours as needed – possibly including some nights and weekends
Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Teams, and SharePoint

Desired Skills:

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro software
Proposal Management Software Tool experience (i.e., RFPIO/Responsive, Visible Thread, Loopio, etc.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement:

The Seneca Holdings family of companies is committed to building an inclusive work environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diversity of our employees. We recognize that an inclusive corporate culture improves how we support our customers and also improves the collective impact we can make in our communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.

Proposal Manager

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