Proposal Manager, Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Provide support to the US Nuclear team within both Commercial Nuclear and Federal sectors.

• Propel strategic growth initiatives and oversee the creation of compliant and persuasive proposals.

• Manage the complete proposal lifecycle, from the receipt of RFP/RFQ, RFI/EOI, or similar requests to final submission.

• Organize and coordinate proposal activities, including project scheduling, contributor assignments, review gate management, and production planning.

• Assemble, lead, and guide multidisciplinary proposal teams.

• Remove obstacles for subject matter experts and escalate risks to guarantee timely completion.

• Collaborate closely with the designated Capture Manager.

• Assist in storyboarding, content creation and management, and formatting tasks.

• Perform structured quality reviews and ensure adherence to client requirements.

• Oversee final assembly and submission processes, including portal requirements.

• Collect and format information while managing deadlines for proposal submissions.

• Foster business relationships and present compelling value propositions.

• Build and sustain professional networks and customer relationships.

• Coordinate company resources for proposals and related market responses.

• Engage in strategic planning with leadership.

• Secure necessary approvals and implement company governance policies.

• Deliver proposals to clients and engage with them regarding requests and issues.

• Collaborate with Contracts, Legal, and Procurement teams regarding contract terms and conditions.

• Communicate with technical experts and Operations staff to devise customer solutions.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is mandatory.

• Experience in project management and team leadership is essential.

• At least 15 years of experience in proposal development for US government programs is required.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-contributor proposals under strict deadlines.

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in the Federal Government Acquisition environment and Proposal Development, specifically with Department of Energy Environmental Management/NNSA and/or Office of Science is preferred.

• Experience in Commercial Nuclear is desired.

• Familiarity with Proposal Management processes and tools is necessary.

• Increasingly valued proficiency in AI-assisted proposal workflows and content libraries.

• Key account management experience is required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Strong interpersonal skills are required.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities are necessary.

• Advanced presentation skills are required.

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens to be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits

• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid Time Off

• Leaves of absence options

• Flexible work arrangements

• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs

• Employee assistance program

• Voluntary benefits