Bid and Proposal Manager

Job Description

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based technology company focused on solutions for data interoperability, data utility, and data security. We create open-source solutions that collect, reconcile, transform, and standardize data for business intelligence, predictive analytics, decision support, and user transactions. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is composed of creative, forward-thinking people who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to improve people's lives and our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.

Amida is currently looking for a Bid and Proposal Manager.

The Bid and Proposal Manager is a key and strategic role within Amida's Business Development department. The successful candidate will lead and manage the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposal responses for a range of data-centric clients across the federal and state sectors.

What you will do:

Familiarize him or herself with the Company's proposal process and work with the

Company Capture Manager to make any necessary tailoring with respect to the size and

scope of the opportunity

Identify and evaluate federal and state procurements and lead proposal response efforts for new and recompete opportunities

Unpack and deliver a proposal response plan and outline to include all required response sections

Ensure proposal compliance with all RFP requirements in all proposal sections

Lead the preparation and delivery of all proposal sections, plans, and specifications

Integrate the efforts of planning/engineering staff with proposal staff, and proposal staff with production staff

Prepare, maintain, and manage the master proposal schedule

Plan the proposal and proposal-support activities

Issue a writer's package to the proposal team, and manage content development in

adherence to the master proposal schedule

Lead the development of a proposal outline, storyboards (if required), and content,

working through the Volume Leads

Orchestrate and support proposal reviews

Ensure approval of all corporate commitment statements

Coordinate the approval of any exceptions or deviations

Prepare status reports and briefings for higher-level management

Once the proposal is submitted, the Proposal Manager shall support the following activities as requested

New, updated proposal submissions - to include post-submission amendments

Oral preparation, briefing slides, presentation reviews, and feedback

Documentation of all proposal lessons learned

Proposal schedules and status reports

Management of the entire proposal life-cycle

Development of technical and non-technical proposal response content

Draft proposal versions

Final proposal document

Out-of-Scope Items:

Graphic development

Pricing support

Required Skills:

Prior experience in the development, management, and leadership of complex federal and

state Information Technology (IT) contract proposals

Ability to independently lead proposal development efforts and provide daily Leadership

updates

Proven ability to simultaneously lead multiple highly differentiated proposal responses

with separate support stakeholders

Experience efficiently identifying, evaluating, and presenting programs to Leadership

teams

Prior experience utilizing procurement sites, including SAM.gov, GovWin, and GSA eBuy

Prior experience establishing and leading meetings with federal and state procurement

officers

Experience in State Medicaid and CMS Final Rule market analysis and procurement

response

Experience developing, validating, and delivering compliant documents based on federal and state procurement requirements

Experience and comfortability in the proactive research and continuous evaluation of

federal and state programs

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization, communication, and decision-making skills; exquisite attention to detail

Solid experience forming teams, facilitating meetings, leading solution sessions, and

providing constructive feedback to stakeholders

Ability and understanding to derive and develop original technical and non-technical

content in collaboration with SMEs

Aptitude and interest in obtaining an in-depth knowledge of Amida solutions and value

proposition

Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and standard Federal or State

Government procurement requirements

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team

setting

Experience developing project timelines and managing various stakeholders to complete

tasks and milestones on time and within budget estimates

Experience in (and comfort with) business partner communications and management of external teaming partner stakeholders

Expertise with proposal tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite, Air Table, and

Salesforce

Experience with Program/Project Management principles and concepts (WBS, PWS, SOW, SOO, RACI, Risk Management)

Formal proposal training and relevant certifications (e.g., APMP, Shipley, etc.)

Bachelor's degree

A minimum of five years of experience managing proposals submitted to federal or state

agencies

Track record of federal or state IT services proposal development and contract wins

Thorough understanding of the standard government proposal process

Commitment to quality

Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

Ability to lead a small proposal team

Communication is the key to success at Amida, and this job is all about communication. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and ability to work effectively with client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our most successful team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have a strong sense of initiative, and openly share their opinions about the best ways of doing things. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

We help solve the biggest challenges in data management. If you want to help important organizations get their data right, we hope you'll forward your resume and let us know why this role appeals to you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Amida Technology Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity of ideas and people.