Lead Proposal Specialist

🕒 August 28

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $70k - $100k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

📄 Proposal Manager

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SupplyCore Inc.

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201 - 500 employees

🎖️ Defense

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

Defense • Manufacturing • Consulting

SupplyCore Inc. is a company that provides tailored logistics support and special equipment for the military, civilian agencies, and allied governments. With over 35 years of service, SupplyCore specializes in the provision of special operational equipment, weapon systems support, and maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) requirements. They emphasize their commitment to enhancing military readiness, and are recognized for their contributions to military-friendly employment practices. Their services cover a broad range of needs including tactical gear, metals procurement, and support for tactical wheeled and commercial vehicle parts. SupplyCore is known for its dedication to sustaining and enhancing national and allied physical and human capital in both peacetime and contingency scenarios.

📋 Description

• Independently lead assigned proposal efforts across the Shipley lifecycle (Proposal Planning → Development → Review → Submission). • Review and interpret RFPs and related solicitation documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, deliverables, submission instructions, and deadlines. • Build and maintain the compliance/requirements matrix through submission. • Track solicitation updates and amendments, prepare and submit government questions, and incorporate government responses. • Draft, write, edit, and own persuasive, compliant, customer-focused proposal content. • Manage RFI, Sources Sought, and Market Research processes end-to-end with Subject Matter Experts. • Own final proposal production and submission activities, ensuring formatting, page-count, accuracy, completeness, and submission readiness. • Schedule and coordinate Pink, Red, and Gold color team reviews and consolidate reviewer feedback. • Monitor SAM.gov, GovWin, and related portals for new solicitation opportunities. • Participate in strategy discussions and pre-RFP business development efforts. • Assist with post-submission debriefs and lessons learned. • Own and maintain the proposal content library and lead content-refresh initiatives. • Maintain SharePoint/Teams folder structures, file-naming standards, and document version control. • Coordinate with SMEs and stakeholders to gather inputs and maintain deadline accountability. • Provide guidance, coaching, mentorship, training, and work-instruction support to team members. • Support RFQ and transactional bid processes, coordinating with suppliers on responses.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of proposal experience, with a strong understanding of government contracting and solicitation requirements; Federal or DoD experience preferred. • Bachelor's degree in English, Business, or related field preferred; relevant proposal or professional/technical writing experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. May include military personnel formally trained or with relevant service experience in lieu of civilian experience. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong grammar, mechanics, and editing ability. Highly meticulous, reviewing and editing one's own work to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Self-driven and proactive; takes initiative to resolve challenges and organized to execute multiple projects at once while adhering to deadlines. • Proficient with Adobe products like Acrobat, In Design, and Illustrator (preferred) • Training in Shipley and/or APMP proposal management process (preferred) • Proficiency working with MS Office (SharePoint/Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

🏖️ Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO with a generous accrual policy • Wellness Program • 14 company paid annual Holidays. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Flexible Work Life Balance • Nationwide Medical, Dental, Vision, & FSA • Casual Work Environment • Optional Additional Life Insurance • Progressive Associate Recognition Program • Short- & Long-Term Disability • Company Provided Professional development • Annual social and community events • Annual Education Assistance Program • Company provided PC and office supplies • 401K with bi-weekly Safe Harbor contributions • On-site Free Parking [Hybrid/ In-person]