GDIT is currently seeking a Senior Proposal Manager for a part time/on call position in Falls Church, VA to join our team. In this role you will coach the selected team in RFP-required oral presentations as you manage enterprise, complex, multi-billion dollar proposals. You will also manage other large proposals including technical, cost, and other proposal volumes for Defense and Other Federal customers by developing and ensuring the timely submission of high quality, RFP-compliant and compelling proposals that can win in collaboration with large capture and proposal teams. The responsibility for determining our customers needs and priorities and helping to shape customer acquisitions to position GDIT to win makes this both a challenging and rewarding opportunity!Duties include but are not limited to:Coach the selected team in RFP-required oral presentations to the Government customer through rehearsals and other methods to ensure the presentation meets timelines specified in the RFP.For oral presentations required by the RFP, ensure compliance, develop outline and structure of presentation, and collaborate with team to establish clear, relevant messages.Lead the development of complex, voluminous proposals for Enterprise, multi-billion dollar and other large opportunities in collaboration with the Capture Manager and a team of experts in diverse areas. Interact effectively, both verbally and in writing, with senior leadership and staff including the capture manager, program/project manager, account manager, and others throughout the development of the proposal, both Pre-RFP and Post RFP.Develop a proposal strategy that results in a high quality, compliant and compelling proposal that will score high have the optimal win probability. Manage and be accountable for compliance and the timely submission of the proposal by managing and controlling all proposal activities against the proposal schedule and the RFPs requirements within GDITs complex business environment. Lead the development of storyboards, proposal mock-ups and iterations of the proposal (across all proposal volumes including the cost volume) through a final version for submission to the Government. Develop and conduct, structured and organized proposal kick-off meetings that establishes the plan to develop the proposal and the responsibilities and expectations of all proposal authors/writers and contributors.Conduct proposal color reviews and/or collaborate with the assigned color review lead or chair in the conduct of color reviews that effectively achieve useful, actionable comments and recommendations from the review teams.Effectively communicate and lead technical experts and proposal center staff (eg, desktop publishing, production, graphics) to achieve the objectives of the proposal effort. The position requires the ability to coach subject matter experts and other contributors in persuasive writing. Effectively communicate with GDIT leadership as required including the CEO during reviews and presentations to GDIT leadership about the proposal effort.Work under pressure -- This is a highly collaborative position that requires ability to work under pressure and under challenging deadlines of proposals that have GDIT CEO visibility.Coach the selected team in RFP-required oral presentations to the Government customer through rehearsals and other methods to ensure the presentation meets timelines specified in the RFP.For oral presentations required by the RFP, ensure compliance, develop outline and structure of presentation, and collaborate with team to establish clear, relevant messages. BA/BS 12+ years of proposal management experience mostly with large, complex opportunities of total contract value of at least a billion dollars and often requiring hardware/software solutions in addition to technical approach and other proposal volumes.Demonstrated experience managing and developing complex, voluminous proposals for multi-billion dollar opportunities including all proposal volumes (technical, solution, cost, and others).Demonstrated experience developing and applying proposal management artifacts including but not limited to the following: proposal schedule, outline, compliance matrix, kick-off, storyboards, mockups, color review in-briefs and de-briefs, and others.Demonstrated experience applying the rigor of formal proposal processes in the development of proposals. Possess strong time management and prioritization skills, strong English language skills, excellent attention to detail, and good judgement in decision-making. Advanced MS Word and MS Office skills are required.Clearable US Citizen Desired Qualifications:APMP certification and/or PMP certificationSecurity Clearance of Secret or higher Relevant experience outside of proposal management (eg, project management, capture management, account management) that enriches proposal management capabilitiesGDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.