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Rania Qura

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Proposal Manager with extensive experience in developing and managing complex business proposals. Demonstrated strategic thinking and effective communication skills, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Proven ability to foster interdepartmental relationships, resulting in cohesive proposal presentations. Achievements include streamlining processes and enhancing team collaboration, leading to improved quality of final submissions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Government Proposal Manager

Insight Global, LLC
Atlanta, GA
02.2020 - 06.2025
  • Analyzed incoming RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to determine response requirements and stakeholder involvement.
  • Led proposal development and submission process for Insight Global, LLC
  • Managed cross-functional teams to create comprehensive proposals
  • Developed proposal strategies aligning with client requirements
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to gather necessary proposal information
  • Ensured adherence to deadlines through effective project management
  • Interpreted solicitations to identify critical compliance items for submissions.
  • Evaluated RFP requirements against scope of work and company strategic plan for eligibility.
  • Collaborated with sales force to guide bid/no bid decisions and federal proposal strategies.
  • Produced concise and clear responses to RFPs and bid solicitations.
  • Coordinated all response aspects, including timelines, project plans, and contributor accuracy.
  • Consolidated inputs from contributors to ensure proposals met compliance and completeness standards.
  • Managed government sealed bid proposals from initiation to submission while adhering to contract requirements.

Proposal Development Coordinator

MGT of America Consulting Group
Remote
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Reviewed proposal opportunities for SLED and IT opportunities and drafted proposals for the Sales Operations team
  • Collaborated with team and input project information into Project Management tool, Mavenlink
  • Responsible for providing input and accessibility to proposal resources including past performance, resumes, archives, and other baseline information.
  • QC on proposals and reports including editing, technical writing, proofreading and research

Government Contract Specialist

Insight Global, LLC
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 11.2017
  • Work closely with outside sales organization throughout the United States to lead efforts in the creation/submission of proposals, contract negotiations, and generation of formal written correspondence with clients.
  • Responsible for the review and evaluation of customer RFP’s, contracts, as well as reconciling contract changes throughout the contract lifecycle including task orders, modification amendments, contract renewals and SOWs.
  • Work closely with business to track and fulfill ongoing GSA and State Term Schedule requirements, including preparing and submitting modifications, interfacing with government contracting officer, and preparing quarterly reports.
  • Periodic internal review of basis of award customer orders to ensure compliance with GSA and State Term Schedules.
  • Complete and update company Representations and Certifications, as well as any other paperwork for state, local and federal governmental agency proposals and transactions.
  • Manage GSA and State Term Schedule renewals and audits as applicable.
  • Identify key provisions of government contracts and advise management of risks and deadlines for fulfilling obligations.
  • Continuously work with account managers and legal team to make sure post contract award team is in compliance both externally and internally.
  • Review government and commercial agreements, including statements of work, for terms and conditions affecting business issues, and assist in drafting appropriate revisions.
  • Analyze contract requirements to ensure compliance with corporate policies, business procedure, and government requirements, including FAR and CAS requirements, to extent applicable.

Consultant

Compass DC – Micro Project - Capitol Hill Art Workshop
Washington, DC
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Delivered pro-bono strategic consulting services to non-profit organization in DC.
  • Collaborated with a team of five to assess CHAW's strategic goals and transition plans.
  • Identified non-profits utilizing co-directorships to analyze advantages and disadvantages of this structure.
  • Conducted cost-benefit analysis comparing new Executive Director hiring versus co-directorship model.
  • Facilitated meetings with CHAW leadership and Board to develop retirement transition recommendations.

Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton
McLean, VA
01.2012 - 05.2016
  • Assist with subcontracts administration on numerous programs within the Defense, Navy/Marine Corp Market. Identify key team members, negotiate contracts and coordinate with clients and the government on timely deliverables for projects.
  • As a subcontracts administrator I liaise between the government clients and subcontractors on issues and execution of work for contracts, communicating via contracting officers and program managers to resolving problems and funding.
  • Issue Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), Data Calls, Subcontracts, Task Orders, and modifications thereto. Proficient in utilizing electronic purchase requisition system, the electronic signature system in our subcontracts and the electronic subcontracts file management system. Ensure all documents are accurately filed in these electronic systems.
  • Complete due diligence to ensure subcontractors are viable for audit by the DCMA using the System for Award Management (SAM), and the Booz Allen Vendor Rating System (VRS)
  • Manage multiple contracts worth $50+ million-dollar awards for the US military
  • Lead proposal efforts of various complexity ($50M and above) across federal government agencies and IT domains
  • Assist with Price Analyses, Executive Compensation Reporting, negotiations of terms and conditions, tracking status of NDAs and TAs for large proposal efforts.
  • Work both independently and on a team to develop resolutions to complex contractual issues in a government contractor environment
  • Support with problem resolution and provide strategic guidance to program management as required
  • Assist multiple Program Managers and client staff with the preparation, communication and execution of proposals and awards
  • Work with legal department to ensure policies with government and specifically the Department of Defense are in compliance across the spectrum ranging from trade and exports to mitigating organizational conflicts of interest
  • Work with the Assessment, Compliance and Training (ACT) Team to review, update and implement policies in Subcontracts department
  • As an subcontracts administrator I help identify and formulate teams, negotiate teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements, develop request for proposals, negotiate pricing, draft and negotiate subcontracts, resolve conflicts and provide post-award administration support
  • As business partners, execute work in context of CPSR compliance, business objectives, and the firm’s business strategy. Develop positive relationships with clients, manage expectations, balancing client satisfaction with the needs of the firm. Strive to collaborate with the other Business Partners to provide clients with complete and coordinated solutions.
  • Run all Seaport-e programs and proposals from our Dahlgren, Virginia office
  • Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure
  • Interact with customers, managers, operation leaders, financial analyst and EVM analyst as needed.
  • E&S FSO ISO 9001 Phase 1 and 2 training for subcontracts

M&E Project Proposal Coordinator

International Business Technical Consultants, Inc.
Vienna, Virginia
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Support with project coordination internally from initial bidding to final submission of all deliverables, and with donor organization (USAID, MCC, Peace Corps); coordinate and track execution of activity tasks, deadlines, and schedules for multiple projects in Armenia, Romania, and Jordan
  • Prepare proper documentation for consultants and contracts, track invoices and expense reports, budget analysis, recruit high level consultants, write bios on consultants, prepare past performance reviews, and providing customer service to agencies
  • Office management including coordinate meetings, calendar maintenance, ordering office supplies, greeting guests, answering phone calls and distribution of incoming mail

Researcher

United States- Saudi Arabian Business Council
Vienna, Virginia
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Researching and writing articles for daily news bulletins and publication on the Business Council’s website and in the bi-monthly newsletter
  • Assisting staff in background research for written reports and other articles
  • Database management and administrative support on an as-needed basis

International Security Intern

Heinrich Boëll Foundation
Washington, DC
01.2011 - 05.2011
  • Provide logistical support for the conceptualization, preparation and management of visitor programs, events, conferences and workshops
  • Collaborated with think tanks such as Center for American Progress and Project on Middle East Democracy
  • Research current policy issues of relevance to the ongoing work of the Washington Office
  • Collect background information for events, visitor programs, conferences and workshops

Admin Assistant

Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee
Washington, DC
07.2010 - 12.2010
  • Assist Vice President and staff on day-to-day office functions
  • Helped with grassroots outreach, fundraising, planning events
  • Coordinated the 2010 ADC Award Gala Honoring the Legacy of Helen Thomas
  • Sent select marketing materials to raise awareness for organization fundraisers

Executive Assistant

James Madison University Student Government Association
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Record all official documentation, handled all bookings and arranged events, and recorded minutes at Legislative and Executive meetings
  • Maintain office files and databases
  • Monitors office usage of supplies and reorder as needed
  • Provided general office and logistics support for executive council and fellow members
  • Supported the participation of all staff and student government committees in developing policies and protocols for student affairs on campus

Intern

General Dynamics Corporation- AIS
Fairfax, VA
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Reviewed and revised Component First Article Test (FAT) manuals for testing on computer system for naval warships
  • Supported team engineers and took weekly minutes and recordings at program meetings
  • Teamed on construction of new Video Processors for Photonic Mast Workstation (PMW)

Intern

General Dynamics Corporation- AIS
Fairfax, VA
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Attended TI-PMW Program review at corporate meeting in Washington DC and recorded minutes
  • Tested PMW unit 105 and performed FAT in conjunction with engineers and naval officers
  • Purchased parts for contract/ Ordered Materials

Intern

General Dynamics Corporation- AIS
Fairfax, VA
06.2007 - 08.2007
  • Managed missing asset inventory of government property for PMW contracts
  • Organized shipping and ordering DD1149 forms in database for PMW program
  • Successfully conducted Environmental Qualification Testing on Video Processors (VP1)

Education

Graduate Certificate - Procurement & Contracts Management

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2017

Certificate - Conflict Analysis

United States Institute of Peace
Washington, DC
04.2011

B.A. - International Affairs

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2010

Skills

  • Proposal management and coordination
  • Contract and subcontract management
  • Project management
  • Federal procurement and consulting
  • Purchasing and supply chain
  • Acquisition strategies
  • Proposal preparation expertise
  • Fluent in Levant Arabic
  • Customer service experience
  • Sealed bid subject matter expert
  • Shipley color team support
  • Client service focus
  • Willingness to travel for work
  • RFP analysis skills
  • Compliance verification expertise
  • Technical writing proficiency
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Government contracting knowledge
  • Document management capabilities
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team leadership experience

Timeline

Government Proposal Manager

Insight Global, LLC
02.2020 - 06.2025

Proposal Development Coordinator

MGT of America Consulting Group
11.2017 - 01.2019

Government Contract Specialist

Insight Global, LLC
05.2016 - 11.2017

Consultant

Compass DC – Micro Project - Capitol Hill Art Workshop
02.2016 - 06.2016

Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2012 - 05.2016

M&E Project Proposal Coordinator

International Business Technical Consultants, Inc.
09.2011 - 01.2012

Researcher

United States- Saudi Arabian Business Council
06.2011 - 08.2011

International Security Intern

Heinrich Boëll Foundation
01.2011 - 05.2011

Admin Assistant

Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee
07.2010 - 12.2010

Intern

General Dynamics Corporation- AIS
06.2009 - 08.2009

Executive Assistant

James Madison University Student Government Association
01.2009 - 01.2010

Intern

General Dynamics Corporation- AIS
06.2008 - 08.2008

Intern

General Dynamics Corporation- AIS
06.2007 - 08.2007

Graduate Certificate - Procurement & Contracts Management

University of Virginia

Certificate - Conflict Analysis

United States Institute of Peace

B.A. - International Affairs

James Madison University

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