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Proposal Coordination Team Leader, Arlington, VA

Proposal Coordination Team Leader, Arlington, VA
Company Profile:
MSI is an international development firm in the Washington, D.C., metro area with a 30-year history of helping to deliver results across the developing world. In 2008, we became part of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with Coffey's international development offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and South Sudan. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance, and anticorruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
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Position Summary:**
MSI has an immediate opening for a mid-level Proposal Coordination Team Leader to support the Business Development Unit (BDU). This person will be the go-to person for both BDU and technical staff to coordinate challenging or strategically critical proposals. The Proposal Coordination Team Leader will serve as the team leader for the unit and work closely with BDU staff to prepare for bidding opportunities, create proposal sections and maintain proposal resources. S/he will ensure the timely submission of technically sound and compliant proposals. This is a full-time position in MSI's headquarters in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate proposal teams from pre-RFP capture to reviews to BAFO to ensure submission of high quality, competitive proposals.
  • Review entire technical proposal for compliance in accordance with the solicitation.
  • Ensure the proposal process adheres to MSI's policies and procedures for proposal development, while suggesting improvements/modifications when needed to promote the use of best practices.
  • Provide writing, reviewing, proofing and editing support on technical proposals as needed.
  • Write corporate capability statements and tailor past performance reports for proposals using internal databases and key informant interviews.
  • Liaise with partners to execute teaming agreements and collect necessary proposal inputs.
  • Act as a primary resource to provide guidance and mentorship as needed
  • Monitor donor and government listings; help maintain MSI's lead tracker.
Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of experience in proposal management in an international development environment.
  • B.A./B.S. in international studies, business management, public administration or equivalent experience. Master's degree in related field preferred.
  • Adept at USAID procurement procedures; knowledge of USG contract and/or grant regulations.
  • Track record of winning proposals, preferably large USG bids; experience with other donors such as the World Bank a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitating meetings.
  • Foster a teamwork approach to proposal development that includes consensus building.
  • Be comfortable working under tight and often changing deadlines and priorities.
  • Familiarity with MSI's competitive environment preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft software, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and Adobe.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
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