Job Family:
Sales Support & Administration
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As a leader in our Workday Practice, you’ll be part of fast growing and energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology
You’ll lead and participate in proposal responses, proposals, and orals decks for Workday solutions that equip organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions.
As the Workday Pursuit Manager at Guidehouse, you will serve as the proposal manager and coordinator for pursuits, incorporate win strategies and other key proposal decisions, create or improve proposal processes or systems based on subject matter knowledge (i.e., managing workload, content libraries, quality, proposal development or formatting processes, etc.).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate with business development to understand business plans and objectives
Participate in strategy sessions to develop win strategies and themes, identify and assess competitors, and identify client hot buttons and main points
Perform detailed analyses of requirements documents (e.g., RFP, RFQ, SOW) and communicate the results
Manage proposal development documentation (outline, team assignments, proposal management plan, schedule, kick-off meeting materials, writing plans)
Establish and maintain communications among local and remote employees and teammates using collaborative tools, phone calls, e-mail, etc.
Create content and/or direct the team to write assigned sections as needed
Provide direction and coordination of content for proposals
Perform substantive reviews of both text and graphics, ensure the assigned writing sections comply with RFP requirements, and contain win strategies and win themes
Own all sections of the proposal, having ultimate responsibility for all proposal documents
Provide orientation and training for new proposal team members on the proposal development process and procedures, writing strategies, etc.
Coordinate with pricing staff to ensure that all of the information needed to prepare the Cost Proposal is available and input is received on time
Coordinate and obtain Partner signoff
Attend win/loss debriefings and assist with developing lessons learned
Ensure that all documentation relevant to the project is retained in a systematic way so that, in the event of a winning bid, the documentation may be handed over to the project manager during project initiation
Maintain proposal content library and boilerplate
Able to work evenings or on weekends as required to meet proposal deadlines
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree and a MINIMUM of TWELVE (12) years relevant proposal, business development and management experience; years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree
This role is a hybrid role which will require you to go into the closest Guidehouse Office as needed or on occasion
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable number of miles of a Guidehouse Office
Superior communication, writing, formatting, editing, and proofing skills
Able to collaborate and work effectively as a team leader
Interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management
Work well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment, completing multiple complex tasks simultaneously
Time management, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Expert skill level with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Government experience
Workday system experience
The annual salary range for this position is $100,200.00-$150,200.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.