We are looking for a Proposal Manager to support long-range growth efforts by leading capture and proposal strategy for federal business opportunities in Newport News, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can guide pursuits from early qualification through final submission while using modern AI-enabled tools to improve quality, responsiveness, and efficiency. The role works closely with business development, technical contributors, and proposal stakeholders to shape compelling responses and strengthen competitive positioning. Success in this position requires a strong grasp of federal procurement practices, persuasive writing, and the ability to coordinate complex pursuits with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full lifecycle of federal pursuit activities, from opportunity assessment and shaping through award support and submission readiness.<br>• Create capture plans that define differentiators, win strategies, partner alignment, and pricing considerations for targeted opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with business development, solution leaders, and proposal contributors to organize response efforts and keep pursuits on track.<br>• Apply AI-driven tools to strengthen proposal drafting, editing, compliance checks, and overall submission efficiency.<br>• Build productive relationships with government contacts, teaming partners, and industry stakeholders to expand access to new opportunities.<br>• Perform market intelligence and competitor research to refine pipeline priorities and support business growth planning.<br>• Lead or support color team reviews to improve message quality, responsiveness, and adherence to solicitation requirements.<br>• Coordinate teaming activities by identifying subcontractors with relevant experience and strategic partners for upcoming bids.
We are looking for a Special Projects Coordinator to support retail project execution for a Contract position based in Chesapeake, Virginia. This role will help organize and drive a range of store improvement initiatives across a large retail environment, partnering closely with internal leaders, field teams, and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong scheduling, tracking, and communication skills, along with the ability to keep multiple construction-related projects moving efficiently from planning through completion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee assigned store project activities independently, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions remain on track.<br>• Coordinate a variety of retail improvement initiatives such as décor updates, checkout modifications, fixture installations or replacements, vestibule work, remodel efforts, flooring upgrades, and refrigeration-related projects.<br>• Prepare and distribute construction communications to vendors and field partners so project expectations, schedules, and updates are clearly understood.<br>• Work with project leadership to address issues involving store readiness, vendor timing, material availability, and installation challenges.<br>• Escalate concerns related to materials, vendor performance, or project execution to the appropriate managers and leadership team.<br>• Partner with Special Projects leaders to identify material needs and place project-related orders with approved vendors using company purchasing systems.<br>• Track project milestones and maintain accurate status reporting to support timely decision-making and project visibility.<br>• Support cross-functional coordination between store development, project managers, vendors, and field operations to help ensure successful project delivery.