Q.E.D. Systems, Inc., an experienced marine engineering firm, has an immediate opening for a Technical Proposal Manager for Government contracts.  This position is available in our office in Virginia Beach, VA.  The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience to lead and manage a team of technical writers to develop and provide responses to Government solicitations for Navy ship maintenance, engineering, and modernization projects.

Job Description

Provide leadership and management to a team of technical writers to develop responses to Government solicitations.  Interfaces regularly with senior managers and directors to obtain information, set timetables, review technical input, and organize information into a coherent and compelling response.  Responsible to set and meet project deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in English or other liberal arts major is required.
• Training in Proposal Management processes is a plus.

Required Job Skills

• Five or more years of Government contract technical proposal development experience particularly in the marine repair or engineering industry
• Two or more years of management experience is required
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be proficient in various computer applications including MS Office
• Must have strong organizational skills to work with various technical managers, meet established deadlines, and develop winning proposal responses
• Knowledge of Navy maintenance processes and shipboard systems is strongly desired.
• Eligible for a security clearance at the SECRET level

Responsibilities

• Supervises and plans work schedules for assigned employees in the development of technical proposals
• Performs other duties as assigned

Send resumes to knelson@qedsysinc.com.

EOE M/F: QED is an equal opportunity employer