Assistant Proposal Manager

Assistant Proposal Manager - Reston, VA

Our Team

Centennial is a national leader in renovation, construction, and design-build services, with a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with offices led by construction professionals sharing a common goal; to keep promises, honor commitments and exceed client expectations. Our performance is what has helped, and continues to help forge strong partnerships, which are strengthened over time.

Driven by integrity and a long-standing culture of performance excellence, Centennial doesn't just build structures - we transform spaces and create places. These are unique places for our clients to learn, teach, work, play, and heal. With 30 years of nationwide experience, on over $4 billion in diverse projects, we excel at making the impossible possible. Centennial provides employees opportunities, both internally and externally, to further develop in their role, yet also grow into other roles, and even leadership positions.

The Role

The Assistant Proposal Manager will assist in developing unique proposal responses for Federal Government, municipalities, schools, universities, and healthcare opportunities. Will improve established content, as well as develop new content that meets specific proposal and customer requirements. They will assist with managing multiple proposals simultaneously and ensuring strict adherence to client requirements for entire submission.

Qualifications:

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  2+ years' related experience

  
  
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  Excellent grammar, editing, and writing skills required

  
  
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  Experience supporting proposal related tasks

  
  
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  Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related major, a plus

  
  
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  Previous experience supporting a general contractor, a plus

  
  
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  Must demonstrate a strong ability to:

  
  
  
  
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    Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment

    
    
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    Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial's core values

    
    
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    Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles

    
    
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    Strong communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information

    
    
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    Able to adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, Hands-on knowledge of desktop publishing and graphics software, and able to generate advanced graphics

    
    
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    Mentor and train team members

    
    
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

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  Proposal Development:

  
  

Support Proposal Managers in achievement of proposal efforts; Review and rewrite proposal inputs from a wide range of contributors; Take end-to-end ownership of proposal process on individual efforts, including oral presentations, Best and Final Offers (BAFOs), Clarifications, etc.; Write proposal/marketing narrative; Leverage and re-use existing proposal boilerplate information as well as leverage existing boilerplate information; Translate proposal themes and concepts into copy that successfully emphasizes Centennial's strengths and the proposal win themes; Develop targeted questions and interview technical and project staff to extract from them the critical information necessary to include in a proposal; Perform in-depth solicitation review and gap analyses to inform others of the requirements; Work with operations staff to compile the critical supporting information necessary to include in a proposal; Participate in pre-proposal capture planning and research; Lead storyboarding, kickoff and review meetings; Provide detailed guidance to proposal contributors and subcontractors; Communicate proposal-related requirements and status with senior management; Define and manage the proposal/response schedule; Remain current on all amendments and modifications to the solicitation; Participate proactively in proposal knowledge management processes; Support overall department management functions (ordering bid bonds, office supplies, managing corporate library, etc.) as needed.

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  Performs other duties as assigned.

  
  
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  Occasional travel may be required.

  
  
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  Performance of the required job duties will be in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  
  
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  The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

  
  

Please reach out to Kelly Cocca Baker (281) 714 - 6883 for any questions related to this position.

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