Company DescriptionForefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.
Job DescriptionJob Summary: The Forefront Vice President, Business Development (Government Services) will lead the Business and Proposal Development functions for the Government Services division. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the proposal submission process from pre-bid to submittal, preparing proposals, qualifications and presentations, organizing/updating database of project information, creating and maintaining the standard narrative library, coordinating meetings, writing original proposal material, assisting with the opportunity pipeline, and monitoring potential opportunities on govwin.com and sam.gov.
The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work well with all levels of the organization, be detail-oriented, and proficient in desktop publishing. Experience with federal contracts required.
Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise the Business Development divisionInterpret RFP, RFI, and RFQ submittal and evaluation criteriaCoordinate proposal process, following standard procedures, including planning, review, and production of statements of qualifications and proposalsEstablish and maintain internal proposal schedulesCoordinate, schedule, and collaborate with diverse team members and subject matter experts for the completing of writing deliverablesResearch information including proposals, including resumes and project summariesReview, organize, and edit written documentation to improve clarityProvide final quality control check, including proofreading for grammar, RFP compliance, and conformance to established strategies and plansVerify complex technical solutions, strategies and themes are easily understandable, readable, and compellingUpdate leads, resumes, project descriptions, and text libraries in department databaseAbility to collaborate with Project Executives, Project Managers, and relevant consultants in the proposal preparation processEngage senior technical and management staff to obtain necessary information and commitment for specific pursuitsCoordinate with technical staff to develop, research, track, and follow-up on leadsParticipate in strategic planning that includes evaluating marketing intelligence, identifying customer concerns and key issues, and developing win strategiesEffectively communicate with Government points of contact regarding proposal submittals, RFP questionsAttend industry functions and conferences to promote Forefront business opportunities and develop customer relationshipsAttend site visits and pre-proposal conferences when neededParticipate in Phase In for awarded contracts if neededIndependently manage a challenging workload when faced with unexpected changes in priorities and deadlinesAssist President of Government Services with opportunity pipeline, monitor opportunities on Govwin and Sam.gov, research future opportunities and present to Forefront managementParticipate in expanding Government Services division in the following areas: Capture, Estimating, Project Management, Proposal Coordinators, etc.Qualifications:Bachelor degree in related field (English, Journalism, Business, Marketing, Engineering)Ideal candidates should possess 15+ years of experience in developing proposals for Federal contractsExperience with graphic design and page layout in a deadline-driven, team environmentAbility to collaborate with varied stakeholders and to provide creative solutions to potential issuesAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to make presentations and respond to inquiries by all stakeholdersHuman relation skills to build effective relationships with team and internal customersAdvanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation softwareExcellent knowledge of English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuationAbility to establish priorities and solve a wide range of technical writing problemsDemonstrated customer service, common sense, problem solving and analytical skillsFlexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same timeAdvanced user in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Google software, Adobe Creative SuiteExperience with marketing professional services and familiarity with industry terms, contracts, deliverables, and processes is requiredStrong knowledge of Government contracting and proposal process is requiredPrevious experience with the creation, maintenance, and development of CRM databases is desiredMust be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks, and possess strong organizational skillsKnowledge and experience with office procedures, systems, and protocols required.Additional InformationBenefits: Forefront provides medical, dental, and vision plans. Your benefits will be effective the first of the month following your date of hire. You will receive a detailed email from Employee Navigator (Austin Benefits) with your benefit and log in information.
401K/Retirement: You will be eligible to participate in the 401K retirement savings program that Forefront offers upon the next open enrollment period. Enrollment occurs twice per year in January and July. Forefront currently offers discretionary match.
Paid Time Off: As a salaried exempt employee, you will be eligible for three (3) weeks/fifteen (15) days paid vacation and seven (7) sick days annually. Forefront observes six (6) paid Holidays.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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