Job Requirements
Remote
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $110,000
Job Description
Overview
The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the proposal development lifecycle from pre-RFP through submission to maximize contract award success. This role requires a highly capable proposals professional who is experienced working in a small business environment and consistently delivers high-quality proposals.
Responsibilities
Leads and supports the development of compliant, compelling federal government proposals through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including:
Capture Managers & Business Development Officers
Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Proposal Team members
Subcontractor personnel
Executive leadership and other contributors as needed
Writes, edits, and manages proposal responses to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Task Order Proposals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
Coordinates and manages multiple proposal efforts simultaneously while maintaining schedule discipline and compliance requirements.
Serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for assigned proposal efforts, including:
Preparing kickoff packages
Developing proposal schedules and compliance matrices
Coordinating virtual and in-person meetings
Managing proposal content development, reviews, and production activities
Reviews and rewrites proposal sections to ensure consistency, compliance, responsiveness, and overall proposal quality.
Responds to clarification requests, deficiency reports, and final proposal revision requests within compressed timelines.
Supports and maintains proposal knowledge management repositories and SharePoint libraries.
Works effectively in a dynamic small business environment requiring flexibility, initiative, and the ability to pivot quickly to changing priorities and customer demands.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, Marketing, English, or related discipline preferred.
Four years of experience employed by the federal government or supporting federal government contracting or military service (active duty, reserves, or national guard) may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated experience working in a small business and/or veteran-owned business environment preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience writing, coordinating, and managing federal government proposals, preferably supporting DoD and IT services opportunities.
Strong proposal writing, editing, and content development skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling proposal narratives.
Proven ability to work under aggressive deadlines, manage multiple competing priorities, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced proposal environment.
Experience supporting rapid-turn proposal efforts with minimal oversight.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and proposal collaboration tools.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, during active proposal efforts as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
AMPM certifications, experience with the Shipley Proposal Process or similar proposal development methodologies.
Familiarity with federal government procurement processes and Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) environments.
Experience supporting proposals for IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or technical support services contracts.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.
The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the proposal development lifecycle from pre-RFP through submission to maximize contract award success. This role requires a highly capable proposals professional who is experienced working in a small business environment and consistently delivers high-quality proposals.
Responsibilities
Leads and supports the development of compliant, compelling federal government proposals through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including:
Capture Managers & Business Development Officers
Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Proposal Team members
Subcontractor personnel
Executive leadership and other contributors as needed
Writes, edits, and manages proposal responses to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Task Order Proposals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
Coordinates and manages multiple proposal efforts simultaneously while maintaining schedule discipline and compliance requirements.
Serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for assigned proposal efforts, including:
Preparing kickoff packages
Developing proposal schedules and compliance matrices
Coordinating virtual and in-person meetings
Managing proposal content development, reviews, and production activities
Reviews and rewrites proposal sections to ensure consistency, compliance, responsiveness, and overall proposal quality.
Responds to clarification requests, deficiency reports, and final proposal revision requests within compressed timelines.
Supports and maintains proposal knowledge management repositories and SharePoint libraries.
Works effectively in a dynamic small business environment requiring flexibility, initiative, and the ability to pivot quickly to changing priorities and customer demands.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, Marketing, English, or related discipline preferred.
Four years of experience employed by the federal government or supporting federal government contracting or military service (active duty, reserves, or national guard) may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated experience working in a small business and/or veteran-owned business environment preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience writing, coordinating, and managing federal government proposals, preferably supporting DoD and IT services opportunities.
Strong proposal writing, editing, and content development skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling proposal narratives.
Proven ability to work under aggressive deadlines, manage multiple competing priorities, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced proposal environment.
Experience supporting rapid-turn proposal efforts with minimal oversight.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and proposal collaboration tools.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, during active proposal efforts as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
AMPM certifications, experience with the Shipley Proposal Process or similar proposal development methodologies.
Familiarity with federal government procurement processes and Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) environments.
Experience supporting proposals for IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or technical support services contracts.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.
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