Proposal Coordination Team Leader

Proposal Coordination Team Leader,

Arlington, VA

Company Profile:

MSI is an internationaldevelopmentfirm 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 mostchallenging political and economic climatesin 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

Position Summary:

MSI has an immediate mid-level opening for a Proposal Team Leaderto support the Business Development Unit (BDU). This person will be the go-to person for both BDU and technical staff to coordinatecomplexor strategically criticalproposals.The Proposal Team Leader will leada6-person team and work closely with the Associate Director of Proposal Development to prepare for bidding opportunities, create proposal sections and maintain proposal resources. S/he will ensure the team’s timely submission of technically sound and compliant proposals.This is a full-time position in MSI’s headquarters in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

Independently coordinate proposal teams from pre-RFP capture to reviews to BAFO to ensure submission of high quality, compliant and competitive proposals.
Monitor the team workflow and work with the Associate Director to reallocate staff resources as needed.
Oversee and ensure quality control on proposal development materials and submissions.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Proposal Development staff.
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.
Monitor donor and government listings; help maintain MSI’s lead opportunity tracker.

Qualifications:

Over 3 years of experience in proposal management in an international development environment.
B.A./B.S. in international studies, business management, public administration or equivalent field. 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.Proven team leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff from various cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Fosters a teamwork approach to proposal development that includes consensus building.

Comfortable working under tight and often changing deadlines and priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitating meetings.

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,

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