Job Description
Job Description
Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based technology company focused on data interoperability, integrity, governance, and security. We create solutions that collect, reconcile, transform, and standardize data for business intelligence, advanced analytics, decision support, and user transactions. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.
Our team is composed of creative, forward-looking thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to improve lives and generate a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.
Amida Technology Solutions is seeking a Bid and Proposal Manager. The successful candidate will spearhead and own all organizational proposal management preparation, development, and submission activities. This role will report to the Senior Director of Business Development. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to support public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies in transforming their data into actionable insights. Preference will be given to candidates able to work a hybrid schedule in our DC office.
What you will do:
- Direct the proposal management lifecycle from pre-work (capture), through proposal submission, to post-award service delivery transition
- Define and manage stakeholder roles and responsibilities across a multi-departmental response team (which includes solution architects, SMEs, and Amida leadership) to transform our competencies and past performance into compliant proposal content
- Prepare and administer master proposal schedules; ensure all deadlines and milestones are met
- Create, validate, and manage content in support of responses that incorporate Amida project experience and product lines
- Orchestrate solutioning activities (e.g., technical storyboards, roster development, reference packages, and subcontractor documentation) throughout the proposal lifecycle
- Manage bid and proposal setup activities (e.g., creation of response calendars, opportunity management plans, and SharePoint sites) to ensure efficient response kickoffs and assembly
- Lead internal color team reviews to ensure effective progression in accordance with proposal response timelines
- Support pricing tasks (e.g., price-to-win analyses) and "green team" review activities
- Oversee compliance management and submission logistics across all proposal responses
- Support post-submission activities, including procurement amendments, orals preparation, and development of lessons learned documentation
- Store and maintain proposal content and reference materials within Amida's knowledgebase for reuse and consistency
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
Required Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in bid and proposal management within a federal or state government contracting environment
- Experience in the development, management, and leadership of complex data-centric federal and state procurement responses
- Experience in the navigation of industry-leading procurement sites, such as SAM.gov, GovWin, and GSA eBuy
- Experience and training in proposal management methodologies (e.g., APMP, Shipley)
- Experience developing, validating, and delivering compliant documents based on federal and state procurement requirements
- Experience in (and comfort with) business partner communications and management of external response stakeholders
Required Skills:
- Proven ability to simultaneously lead multiple highly differentiated proposal responses with overlapping deadlines
- Ability and understanding to derive and develop original technical and non-technical content in collaboration with solution architects and SMEs
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and state/federal procurement rules
- Expertise in project, timeline, and stakeholder management to complete tasks and milestones on time and within budget
- Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization, communication, and decision-making skills; exquisite attention to detail
- Expertise with proposal management tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite, Air Table, and Salesforce
- Commitment to quality; strong written, verbal, and collaborative communication skills
- Aptitude and interest in obtaining an in-depth knowledge of Amida solutions and value proposition
Preferred:
- APMP (or other relevant) certification
Success at Amida:
Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and their ability to work effectively with both internal and client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have great initiative, are opinionated about the best ways of doing things, and align quickly to decisions. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.
Full-time, regular employees at Amida enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting, 4 weeks of PTO, paid parental leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life/AD&D insurance, and short-term disability. We also offer tuition/training assistance and team building opportunities to encourage professional growth and collaboration.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.