Federal Proposal Manager (Remote)

• Successfully lead and deliver 3?5 simultaneous proposal efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality or compliance.


• Develop and manage proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and submission requirements.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including SMEs, pricing, and leadership, to drive proposal execution.


• Write, edit, and finalize key proposal sections, including executive summaries, management approaches, and past performance volumes.


• Ensure all proposal content aligns with solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and federal acquisition guidelines.


• Facilitate proposal meetings, including kickoff sessions, status updates, and color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold).


• Support development of RFIs, Sources Sought responses, and white papers to contribute to early-stage opportunity positioning.


• Conduct and synthesize market research to support capture strategies and proposal development.


• Maintain and update proposal content libraries, templates, and reusable materials for efficiency and consistency.


• Leverage AI-enabled proposal tools, automation, and content management platforms to improve proposal quality, accelerate development cycles, and reduce administrative burden.


• Track and manage multiple proposal timelines, deliverables, and dependencies in a fast-paced environment.


• Identify and resolve proposal development challenges, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.


• Provide regular status updates to leadership on proposal progress, risks, and resource needs.


• Step in as needed to support all aspects of proposal development in a lean team environment.


• Support opportunity shaping activities, including market research, competitive analysis, win themes, and pre-RFP positioning.

What You'll Own

• Primary lead on all federal proposals, RFIs, and market research varying in size and complexity.


• Manage proposal efforts ranging from quick-turn task order responses to large strategic bids.


• Partner with capture managers and executives to shape winning strategies.


• Improve proposal processes, templates, and AI-enabled workflows.


• Contribute directly to QualX growth objectives.