On larger proposals, Volume Managers are usually required to control the development of the various volumes. A Volume Manager reports to the Proposal Manager (PM) and performs a role similar to the PM, except that their focus is on a single volume. Examples of the different volumes or pieces that may require a Volume Manager are Pricing, Technical, Business and Management, Staffing, Risk, Logistics, QA, Security, and Subcontracting.

The volume manager performs tasks relating to the volume assigned such as :

• Identifies data needed for compliance with RFP and to support the Win Strategy
• Ensures that win strategies, themes and messages are adequately conveyed in the storyboards and are well presented in the text.
• Provides hands-on assistance in writing and/or developing volume content based on written and verbal input from internal resources
• Develops detailed schedules for the preparation of volume content, in conjunction with the overall proposal schedule.
• Works with the volume team to identify features and benefits.
• Coaches, mentors, and provides on-the-job training to authors, and frequently reviews in-process products to provide qualitative recommendations for improvement.
• Helps to edit author input for style, sales messages, and content, and folds input into the volume.
• Maintains schedules and communicates potential problems to proposal manager in a timely manner.
• Prepares volume outline, prepares compliance matrices, determines page allocations, and makes author assignments.
• Supervises, guides, and directs authors in the development of their sections, including suggesting themes, graphics, and text options.
• Maintains a master book and "the volume wall", ensuring milestones and size requirements are met.

Let OCI help with your Volume Manager needs

Having the largest pool of proposal talent in the nation, OCI can quickly fill gaps on your proposal team. Our highly responsive service delivery and quality assurance processes assure that you consistently receive quality proposal support every time you need us. We will thoroughly review your requirements to ensure that we provide the right talent to meet your needs and help you win. Whether you need a Volume Manager for a federal proposal or government contract.

In addition to a Volume Manager, OCI can also provide support to assist you in any stage of the proposal process: