[Hiring] Proposal Manager @Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc.

Role Description

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the full proposal lifecycle for Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc. (AKI) and its subsidiaries. This position serves as the primary point of accountability for proposal development and submission and performs both proposal management and hands-on proposal coordination functions.

The Proposal Manager ensures that all proposals are compliant, compelling, accurate, professionally presented, and submitted on time. The position manages solicitation analysis and deconstruction, proposal schedules, compliance requirements, contributor assignments, document control, reviews, production, and final submission while coordinating closely with executive leadership, Business Development, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Human Resources, subject matter experts, teaming partners, and consultants.

The Proposal Manager is expected to be a hands-on contributor who can manage the overall proposal process while also completing the detailed coordination, writing, editing, formatting, tracking, and administrative work necessary to deliver high-quality federal government submissions.

The ideal candidate will have strong federal government proposal experience, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, superior attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working effectively with all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Government Contracting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in proposal management, proposal coordination, federal government contracting, Business Development, marketing, or technical writing preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal government proposals strongly preferred.
• Experience analyzing and deconstructing complex federal solicitations and developing detailed compliance matrices strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs), Tribal organizations, SBA 8(a) companies, or other federal government contractors preferred.
• Experience developing or designing marketing and Business Development materials preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of federal government proposal-development and procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge of RFPs and the federal proposal process.
• Ability to interpret and deconstruct complex government solicitations.
• Knowledge of solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria, including Sections L and M when applicable.
• Working knowledge of FAR and federal acquisition processes.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent business and technical writing skills.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to review, evaluate, organize, and synthesize large amounts of information.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to appropriately hold proposal contributors accountable for assignments and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong judgment, integrity, discretion, and tact when handling confidential or procurement-sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, improve processes, and escalate significant risks appropriately.
• Superior organizational, information-management, and time-management skills.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate AKI's capabilities, subsidiaries, customers, contracts, and strategic priorities.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity and the ability to demonstrate respect, flexibility, professionalism, and sound work ethics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement plan options.

Company Description

Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc. provides employment preference to qualified Akhiok-Kaguyak Native Corporation shareholders, their descendants and spouses, and shareholders of other corporations organized pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, as permitted by applicable law.