Proposal Manager

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Description

Start a rewarding career with Briljent as the Proposal Writer/Manager, a pivotal role at the intersection of strategic process innovation and compelling proposal writing. In this capacity, you will assume the responsibility of developing high-caliber proposals that illuminate our organizational capabilities and secure new business . As the linchpin between ideation and execution, you will be tasked with authoring articulate and persuasive proposal content while overseeing the end-to-end proposal development process. Adapting to the inherent ambiguity of a rapidly evolving environment is a core requirement for this role. The ideal candidate will continuously challenge themselves and others to improve the quality and timeliness of Briljent's proposal submissions. Your mission is to win more business by bringing Briljent's people and solutions to life. You will make every proposal evaluator's job easy with data-driven, compliant, responsive, and empathetic proposals that tell compelling stories of customized solutions our clients deserve and their constituents need.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Writing

• Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Briljent's services and industry trends to effectively position proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and insights for proposal content, solutions, and pricing.
• Craft clear, customized, concise, and compelling proposal content tailored to specific client requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to articulate technical details in a client-friendly manner.
• Develop and maintain a library of reusable proposal content for efficient proposal creation.
• Maintain an eye for detail, consistency, and compliance with RFx guidelines.

Proposal Management

• Lead and coordinate the proposal development process from initiation to post-submission, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Conduct thorough reviews of proposal requirements and develop a strategic approach to address key client needs.
• Navigate ambiguity and demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the evolution of proposal development practices at a pace and scale suitable for a nimble, growing organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in proposal management and writing, preferably within a consulting services environment.
• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience in communications, English, business, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage and contribute to multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in proposal development.
• Experience with state government proposals is highly desirable.
• Experience with AI-powered RFP response tools is highly desirable.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for proposal development, a knack for adapting best practices to unique environments, and the desire to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions: These physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to communicate, remain in a stationary position, and utilize technology tools such as a laptop computer for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Briljent is a solutions-based company. Solutions come from creative ideas; ideas come from being creative with differences. Briljent believes diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of the company. Employment at Briljent is based on merit and professional qualifications. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.