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Do you crave a career that truly makes an impact in people's lives? Do you thrive on problem-solving and finding solutions? Join a dedicated, tight-knit team that creates an immediate and meaningful impact every day. Leidos QTC Health Services is seeking a Proposal Manager and Author to join our high-performing Proposal Operations team in the company's Growth division. This role reports to the Director of Proposal Operations and serves as the principal team member responsible for: (1) managing the development, production, and delivery of compliant, compelling proposals to federal, state, and local government agencies and (2) authoring clear, concise, persuasive cost narratives and price proposal volumes in accordance with solicitation requirements. *This role is a remote opportunity with preference to those candidates residing in CST or EST time zones. Primary Responsibilities: Lead and facilitate the proposal development process from pre-proposal phase through post-proposal submittal phases. Oversee and develop schedules, outlines, proposal kickoffs, and solutioning sessions. Manage the production of proposals and other procurement-related artifacts; track and drive action items to timely, accurate completion. Oversee and manage repository of historical proposal artifacts. Ensure win strategy, compliance, and customer understanding are in the final proposal documents. Facilitate proposal reviews and make recommendations to ensure compliance and increase proposal scorability. Collaborate with all levels of the organization and with the proposal team. Write and edit price proposals; collaborate with growth leadership, capture managers, and pricing personnel to capture vital, complex elements of proposed cost/price and translate into accurate, clear, compliant, compelling, and persuasive cost narratives. Apply communication and interviewing skills to gather needed information from internal and external personnel as part of writing and editing duties. Develop and implement process improvements to increase proposal quality. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least ten (10) years of related Federal proposal experience. Comprehension of, and experience with, the Federal procurement process and regulations (e.g., FAR). Evidence of a successful track record of managing high quality, high scoring proposals. Demonstrated success writing and leading pricing volumes for complex efforts. Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accurate, clear, compliant, compelling, and persuasive proposal narratives. Deep understanding of the capture process and proposal life cycle. Ability to develop and/or assist technical and capture personnel in developing compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging. Experience supporting a wide variety of solicitation size, complexity, and submission windows. Up-to-date knowledge of marketing, editing, formatting, graphic design, and other relevant proposal best practices. High level of fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Expert level attention to detail. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. Strong teamwork and collaboration; ability to communicate with positive impact. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field. Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and related agencies. Experience in the medical/healthcare services industry. Consistent availability on an Eastern and Central time zone schedule. About Leidos QTC Health Services Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually. Visit www.qtcm.com for more information. Compensation and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. This role may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law which provides for a U.S. Department of Labor-prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain benefit levels. Where appropriate, Company-provided benefit plans such as comprehensive leave, holiday, medical, dental, life, accident, disability coverages, retirement plan contributions, and other health and welfare benefits and payments are utilized to meet these obligations. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos QTC Health Services will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.