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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
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Business - Legal
Reston, VA (On-Site/Office)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the development of high-value federal proposals with a federal organization out of Reston, VA. The Senior Proposal Manager will be responsible for shaping winning strategies, ensuring compliance and managing cross-functional teams through proposal lifecycle. *This role requires a TS clearance
Responsibilities of the Senior Proposal Manager:
• Lead the end-to-end proposal process for high-priority federal opportunities, ensuring compliance with FAR and internal standards
• Evaluate solicitations for risk, feasibility, and alignment with capture strategies; make informed bid/no-bid recommendations
• Direct proposal teams in crafting compelling narratives that highlight win themes, technical strengths, and pricing strategies
• Manage proposal schedules, resources, and color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, White) to meet strict deadlines.
Conduct post-submission reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes and content libraries
Qualifications of the Senior Proposal Manager:
• 10+ years of experience in writing federal proposals
• Experience facilitating Shipley Business Development Lifecycle Gate 4 Proposal Bids and Gate 5 Final submissions
• Experience leading Pink, Red, Gold, and White color team reviews
• Shipley certification (APMP) required
• TS/SCI required
• Bachelor's degree in related field
Compensation of the Senior Proposal Manager:
• Salary: Between $150,000 - 190,000 annually based on years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on 07/18/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Responsibilities of the Senior Proposal Manager:
• Lead the end-to-end proposal process for high-priority federal opportunities, ensuring compliance with FAR and internal standards
• Evaluate solicitations for risk, feasibility, and alignment with capture strategies; make informed bid/no-bid recommendations
• Direct proposal teams in crafting compelling narratives that highlight win themes, technical strengths, and pricing strategies
• Manage proposal schedules, resources, and color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, White) to meet strict deadlines.
Conduct post-submission reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes and content libraries
Qualifications of the Senior Proposal Manager:
• 10+ years of experience in writing federal proposals
• Experience facilitating Shipley Business Development Lifecycle Gate 4 Proposal Bids and Gate 5 Final submissions
• Experience leading Pink, Red, Gold, and White color team reviews
• Shipley certification (APMP) required
• TS/SCI required
• Bachelor's degree in related field
Compensation of the Senior Proposal Manager:
• Salary: Between $150,000 - 190,000 annually based on years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on 07/18/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords:
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