Proposal Manager

Outcomes. Delivered.

Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.

For example, our technology:

• Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program
• Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities
• Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud
• Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support
• Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.

We’re more than a technology company -- we’re an outcomes company.

We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what’s best for our customers and the residents they serve.

We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you’ve come to the right place.

Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Proposal Manager within our team. This is a remote opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple proposal development projects across varying response timelines while maintaining a degree of flexibility to adapt to team, scheduling and other requirements.
• Interpret technical and management requirements of RFx solicitations.
• Develop and oversee proposal schedules, populate proposal outlines, develop and manage the compliance matrix, conduct proposal kickoffs, and raise risks to leadership throughout the proposal process.
• Facilitate proposal reviews and make ongoing recommendations to ensure compliance and increase evaluation scores.
• Oversee the development and timelines of high quality, high impact graphics for proposals.
• Collaborate across a broad spectrum of leaders and stakeholders to guide, develop and submit proposals on time and compliant with customer requirements.
• Initiate, develop and/or support Proposal Operations activities (e.g., content databases, SharePoint library management) as needed/requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (information technology and/or communication focus a plus).
• Three plus years of proposal management experience.
• Eight plus years of demonstrated experience in proposal writing covering all typical solicitation sections (e.g., Management, Technical, Staffing).
• Experience with Agile project management and specifically Scrum framework.
• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP, or higher)
• Excellent writing, organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines (nights, weekends, and holidays at times) yet remain flexible to the needs of the team and/or requirements of the RFx.
• Ability to assist in developing compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging.
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• Ability to both delegate and roll-up sleeves to meet deadlines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of marketing, editing, graphic design, and other relevant proposal best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to coordinate geographically disparate teams.
• Ability to create original content using interview and research techniques.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint. Commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal proposal training and/or relevant project management certifications (e.g., APMP, PMP).Familiarity with project planning and scheduling toolsets to plan, monitor, control, and provide status on proposal projects.
• Ability to remain upbeat, positive, and constructive within a dynamic environment operating under high-pressure deadlines.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $95,000 to $158,000.

If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!

Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training.