About Sarah Thayer

With 13 years of proposal development and communication experience, my focus is on strategic bid preparation and collaborative teamwork. I am also a portrait ph...

Sarah Thayer's Work History
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Vice President of Proposals

Act1 Federal
Apr 2023 - Present
Lead Proposal Development Center through compliant, high quality and timely proposal submissions that are consistent with the overall direction of the executive leadership, capture/business development teams, and operations teams.    • Integrate and work with senior leadership in formulating solutioning and strategy sessions. • Create workforce and staffing plans for function (Proposal Managers, Writers, Graphic Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Consultants and Teaming Partners) to ensure efficient use of resources. • Manage the workflow of opportunities nearing RFP release to ensure adequate proposal resourcing. • Refine and oversee proposal operations processes in alignment with overall BD processes to facilitate the stable, well-planned development of high-quality, compliant and compelling proposals. • Coach, teach, and mentor proposal staff, BD personnel and Operations SMEs in producing high quality proposals.
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Senior Proposal Manager

Bae Systems
Jan 2020 - Apr 2023
Responsible for the management of activities and staff associated with the development of proposals in response to Government solicitations. • Developed proposal outlines, compliance matrices, proposal schedules, and provided leadership and direction to cross-functional teams assigned to work proposal efforts. • Worked directly with the Capture Manager to ensure that the opportunity strategies, solutions, themes, and discriminators are woven into the proposal response.
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Photographer/Owner

Sarah Thayer Photography
Mar 2018 - Present
Professional, experienced portrait photographer offering relaxed, outdoor family portraits in Northern Virginia and Washington DC areas. All my clients receive a detailed full-color Prep and Style Guide, and total posing direction. http://sarahthayer.com
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Proposal Manager

By Light Professional It Services
Oct 2017 - Jan 2020
(formerly Phacil, Inc.) • Responsible for the final quality of all proposals: this includes adherence to evaluation criteria, instructions, inclusion of all relevant BD/Capture information and strategies, and compliance • Developed Outlines in accordance with RFP instructions, evaluation criteria, and most effective way to sell the solution • Created quality solutions through facilitation of brainstorming sessions, meetings, and informal communications between groups that could provide winning content • Provided mentorship and guidance to Writing Staff and Graphic Specialists in the development of skills in proposal development • Held team accountable for conducting research, obtaining adequate customer understanding, and Proposal Writing • Facilitated and performed reviews of proposals to include iterative milestone products (e.g., Pink and Red Teams) and collaboration meetings • Provided teaming package, proposal process instructions, and solicitation documentation to partners and subcontractors, and managed quality and timeliness of deliverables
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Proposal Manager

Synectics For Management Decisions
Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
• Managed all phases of the proposal development process in response to formal RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs • Participated in analysis of proposal opportunities and participated in Go/No Go decisions • Managed/tracked all aspects of proposal preparation, revision, and submission; coordinated inputs from technical, contracts, and finance departments; and coordinated internal reviews with senior management • Structured, developed, wrote, and edited proposal sections, building the response around the RFP/Client requirements • Conducted proposal quality assurance/compliance review to ensure proposals adhere to RFP specifications and clients' requirements. Specify corrective methods to resolve compliance issues • Coordinated proposal printing, assembling, and delivery
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Proposal Manager

By Light Professional It Services
Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
No description available.
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Senior Writing Associate

By Light Professional It Services
Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
(formerly Phacil, Inc.) • Analyzed RFPs and RFIs from Federal Government • Developed technical and management approaches for proposals; trained new assistant writers • Ensured effective writing with focus on technical capabilities, features, and benefits • Served as Writing Lead to maintain integrity and understanding • Maintained Past Performance database of 50+ contracts through monthly interviews with Program Managers, and weekly reviews of customer kudos and contract reports • Led hardcopy proposal production (in-house) and shipment coordination for over 1 year; developed process guides and training materials for Production Lead
Sarah Thayer's Current Work Details
Sarah Thayer's Location
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1901 North Moore StreetSuite 900, Arlington, United States
Sarah Thayer's Expertise
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With 13 years of proposal development and communication experience, my focus is on strategic bid preparation and collaborative teamwork. I am also a portrait photographer, with my business Sarah Thayer Photography, LLC. My industry engagements include the ACT-IAC Voyagers program (2019), AFCEA Bethesda Children's Gala Auction Committee Chair/Volunteer, and former VP of Communication and Technology for Young AFCEA Bethesda. I received a "Distinguished Service Award" from the AFCEA Bethesda Chapter in 2017 as well as "Distinguished Young AFCEAN" from Young AFCEA (Int'l). Professional Training and Development includes: • ACT-IAC Voyagers Program (2019) • Digital Branding and Engagement • ACT-IAC Associate Program (2015) • CP APMP • ITILv3 Foundations • Shipley Associates: Writing and Managing Federal Proposals • AWS Business Professional Online
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VP Proposals | Portrait Photographer
Sarah Thayer's Current Industry
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Act1 Federal
Sarah Thayer's Prior Industry
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By Light Professional It Services | Synectics For Management Decisions | Sarah Thayer Photography | Bae Systems | Act1 Federal
Sarah Thayer's Education
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Trinity College-Hartford

Trinity College-Hartford Ba , English & Computer Science (Honors) - Double Major
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williston northampton school

williston northampton school

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