<p>Our Culture</p> <p>At DZYNE Technologies, we foster an environment that nurtures and rewards innovative thinking. We believe in the power of collaboration, where diverse perspectives are valued and respected, leading to innovative solutions and remarkable achievements. Our leaders lead by example, demonstrating and modeling our core values of emotional intelligence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, productivity, customer service, and a genuine commitment to the success of every individual. We celebrate our wins, big and small, and foster a sense of camaraderie through team activities, quarterly awards, and an end-of-the-year company holiday party. Our company culture is more than just words; it is a lived experience you'll only get here at DZYNE.</p> <p>Position: Proposal Manager</p> <p>Location: Irvine, CA - On-site required</p> <p>Position Overview:</p> <p>The Proposal Manager will lead and manage the proposal process and all related activities to ensure quality/compliant proposals are submitted on time generating a high win ratio on proposal submissions.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will have significant acumen related to all aspects of federal procurement, as well as strong organization, management, and communication capabilities. In addition, the ideal candidate will be adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing projects and deadlines and executing high-quality work products under tight deadlines.</p> <p>This position will work closely with DZYNE leadership, client-facing project managers, our engineering team (Software and Hardware) and marketing and development staff. This assignment is based at our Irvine CA headquarters, with occasional travel to our other locations in Denver CO and Boise ID.</p> <p>Required Skills and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manages and coordinates the development of proposals (i.e. Lead kick-off meetings, proposal development and color reviews) and other related deliverables ensuring proper strategies are developed, assignments are made and submitted, milestones are met, Color Reviews are conducted, and quality is achieved from all parties involved.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs as a capable manager by communicating and negotiating project deadlines, project scope, time estimates and schedule changes</p> </li><li> <p>Securely maintains all proposal records, manages version control, and archives electronic files to DZYNE standards</p> </li><li> <p>Works cross-functionally to generate compliance matrices, Master Phasing Schedules and basis of estimates to enable competitive pricing and performance in proposal submissions</p> </li><li> <p>Leads and manages the assigned proposal team for each proposal to ensure capture strategies, win themes, and discriminators for each proposal are reflected in final submissions, thereby increasing our win rate</p> </li><li> <p>Identifies potential proposal risks and develops avoidance and mitigation strategies</p> </li><li> <p>Possess general knowledge of US Government competitive procurement approaches and regulations (such as FAR 15, FAR 16, OTAs, CSOs, BAA, RFP, etc.)</p> </li><li> <p>Develop proposal library (i.e. Templates, outlines, compliance matrices) and annual bid/proposal budgets</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure submissions are timely, accurate, complete and 100% compliant with RFP requirements and editorial specifications as well as corporate quality and branding standards</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned to support the business development, marketing and proposal functions</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Track record of writing winning proposals in the Intelligence Community and/or DOD </li><li>Ability to perform at a full performance level with minimal supervision </li><li>A team and mission-first mindset </li><li>Superior written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Ability to explain ideas and concepts in a clear and concise way </li><li>Capability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously </li><li>Professional demeanor </li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills </li><li>Ability to interact and serve internal and external customers </li><li>History of ethical and value-based performance </li><li>Willing to work in a hybrid environment </li><li>Ability to work well under pressure, juggle tasks and work efficiently against deadlines </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information within and external to DZYNE </li></ul> <p>Basic Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of MS Word </li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify, resolve and overcome obstacles, applying simple problem-solving techniques </li><li>High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment </li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, communication and time management skills </li><li>Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills </li><li>Ability to work well under pressure, juggle tasks and work efficiently against deadlines </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, basic graphics, web applications, Adobe, etc. </li><li>Association of Proposal Management Professionals (AMP) certification </li></ul> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, management, or related field </li><li>5-10+ years federal capture or proposal experience </li></ul> <p>Travel:10%</p> <p>Salary: $150k-$170k annually</p> <p>Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Our benefits are DZYNE'ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability, with all premiums for our employees paid for by DZYNE Technologies. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.</p> <p>DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.</p> <p>Pay Range: $150,000 - $170,000 per year</p>