Federal Proposal Manager

Vantor is hiring a Proposal Manager to lead the development of complex, voluminous federal proposals that position Vantor to win enterprise and multi-hundred-million / multi-billion dollar opportunities. You will work closely with Capture Managers, Program and Account leadership, technical SMEs, cost teams, and proposal support to craft compliant, compelling, and executable proposal solutions. This role has high visibility,  you will regularly interact with senior leadership and will shape proposal strategy across pre-RFP and post-RFP phases for DoD, Intelligence Community, and other federal customers.



This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS level with willingness to obtain SCI.



Responsibilities:

Lead development of complex federal proposals for enterprise and large opportunities.

Develop winning proposal strategies and translate capture objectives into high-quality, compliant proposal content across all volumes (technical, management, cost, past performance, etc.).

Own compliance and on-time submission: manage and control all proposal activities against the proposal schedule and RFP requirements within Vantor’s complex business environment.

Drive storyboarding, proposal mock-ups, and iterative drafts from concept through final submission; ensure cost volume integration and alignment with technical/management volumes.

Plan and conduct structured kick-offs that set expectations, responsibilities, and schedules for all contributors.

Lead and/or coordinate color reviews that produce actionable feedback (in-briefs / de-briefs) and ensure reviewer accountability.

Coach SMEs, authors, and proposal contributors in persuasive writing and proposal best practices; collaborate closely with production, graphics, and desktop publishing teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Communicate progress, risks, and decisions effectively with senior leadership, capture teams, and program leadership — including presenting at executive reviews.

Operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines, maintaining composure and ensuring proposal quality when proposals have CEO visibility.



Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience).

7+ years of related experience managing and developing complex, voluminous federal proposals (experience with opportunities exceeding $100M recommended).

Demonstrated experience managing all proposal volumes (technical, solution, management, cost) for large/enterprise opportunities.

Demonstrated experience developing and applying formal proposal management artifacts and processes: proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, kick-offs, storyboards, mockups, and color review in-briefs/de-briefs.

Strong time management, prioritization, attention to detail, and sound judgment under deadline pressure.

Advanced Microsoft Word and Office skills; familiarity with proposal production tools and Adobe Acrobat for final production.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to present to senior executives.

U.S. citizenship required. Must possess an active TS with SCI eligibility.



Preferred Qualifications:

APMP Certification

Experience collaborating with Senior, Corporate leadership

Experience with Shipley or similar proposal development methodologies.

Background in geospatial services/products, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, or related technical domains.

Experience supporting large, complex federal proposals (e.g., IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs).

Proposal experience within a large systems integrator or federal contractor.

Familiarity with AI tools, workflows, and processes.