Government Bid & Proposals Manager

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify suitable government tenders, RFPs, and RFQs relevant to our business domain.
• Prepare comprehensive technical bids and financial bids in compliance with tender requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (technical, finance, legal) to gather inputs for proposal preparation.
• Ensure all proposals are compliant with government norms, submission guidelines, and deadlines.
• Draft persuasive and compliant proposal documents, including Executive Summaries, Technical Write-Ups, and Compliance Matrices.
• Manage online and offline tender submission processes.
• Maintain an updated repository of proposal templates, past bids, and supporting documents.
• Forecast and plan budgets for bids and projects to ensure accurate financial submissions.

Liaison & Coordination :

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with government departments, procurement officers, and tendering authorities.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, tender briefings, and clarification sessions.
• Coordinate for any clarifications or document verifications required during the evaluation process.
• Track tender statuses, follow-up on submissions, and ensure smooth communication between the company and relevant government bodies.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 3-6 years of experience in government bidding, tender submission, or proposal management.
• Strong knowledge of GeM Portal, CPPP, eProcurement portals, and other government tendering platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document formatting tools.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience in budgeting and financial forecasting for government projects.
• Familiarity with public procurement laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong networking skills for liaison with officials and agencies.
• Ability to interpret and respond to complex RFPs and tender documents.

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