Business Development & Proposal Manager

Role Overview

The Business Development & Proposal Manager is a senior position that supports either multiple regional business lines or one Global Business Line and contributes to meeting the goals in GFT’s strategic plan by leading key business development support efforts.

What You Will Do

The BD&P Manager is responsible for owning the cradle-to-grave internal support from client management phase through proposal development phase of the BD Lifecycle Program (BDLP), including managing respective proposal efforts and/or participating routinely in the writing and reviewing of the proposal.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Normally a 4-year degree required in English, marketing, journalism, communications, or applicable field is required. Must have the requisite experience in California. Normally 10+ years of total combined experience in the full lifecycle of business development (marketing, communications, client, capture, and proposal phases), with most of the experience focused in one or more of GFT’s core business lines.

Requirements

• Normally a 4-year degree required in English, marketing, journalism, communications, or applicable field
• Must have the requisite experience in California
• Normally 10+ years of total combined experience in the full lifecycle of business development (marketing, communications, client, capture, and proposal phases)
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience supporting, facilitating, and participating in capture planning support
• Demonstrated success in taking opportunities successfully from capture support though and including successfully performing all phases of proposal management responsibilities
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated increasing responsibility in the business development lifecycle phases (marketing, communication, client, capture, proposal)
• At least 2 years of experience supervising staff (if applicable)
• Certification or training in business development, marketing, communications, or sales received through an industry professional organization is highly desirable

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions