Thomas Selden

About Thomas Selden

Experienced proposal manager with more than 40 years of Information Technology (IT) experience• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the proposal development process • Trained by Shipley Associates and certified by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) at the Practitioner Level (CP.APMP)• Multi-skilled, process-driven IT management professionalSpecialties: Proposal Development Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Configuration Management, Applications Development Management, End-user Training, Software Test Engineering, System Quality Controls & Auditing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Technical Writing / Editing, and Financial Systems.My varied and broad experience has developed a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the business/capture/proposal development process, and the disciplines and expertise required of a stellar career in IT and Quality Control/Quality Assurance.One of the most significant attributes of my professional career and personal life is my ability to work with a diverse group of people, all working for a common goal with equal amounts of commitment and determination to succeed. I have often been assigned as the proposal manager for significant (\"must Win\" re-competes, entry into new customer business segment), high visibility (identified by company CEO/President), and/or high dollar value business growth opportunities.

Experience

1. Proposals, Senior Manager

   General Dynamics Information Technology

   Jul 2019 — Present · Chesapeake, VA, US

   Perform as Proposal Manager in response to Federal Defense and Civilian IT services opportunities• Analyze Request for Proposal/Request for Quote/Request for Information (RFP/RFQ/RFI) to develop compliance matrix, proposal outline, annotated proposal outline• Lead question development and conflict resolution• Participate in pre-proposal activities such as Blue Team preparation and reviews, section content development, and pre-solicitation Pink Team• Organize and manage proposal development effort from pre-solicitation release to submission including Color Reviews (Pink, Red, Gold), Best and Final Offer (BAFO), Evaluation Notices (ENs), Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs) and Orals Preparation, as necessary• Coordinate proposal issues with Proposals Director and other senior leadership• Provide guidance necessary for proposal team to write the proposal

Education

• Hampton University

  BA

• Hampton University

  Masters

Skills

• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Pmp
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Government Proposals
• Business Process Improvement
• Applications Development Management
• Microsoft Project
• Visio
• Team Building
• Management
• Privia
• Quality Assurance
• Software Development
• Management Consulting
• Requirements Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Proposal Writing
• Adobe Acrobat
• Vendor Management
• Business Development
• Ms Project
• Technical Writing
• IT Management
• Proposal Management
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Technical Writing/Editing
• Microsoft Visio
• Financial Systems
• Configuration Management
• Quality Management
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Peachtree
• Peachtree Accounting
• Turbo Tax