Proposal Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire federal proposal lifecycle, from the initial opportunity qualification to the final submission.

• Develop and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Sources Sought responses, IDIQ task orders, and other federal proposals.

• Prepare compliance matrices, proposal timelines, outlines, and writing assignments.

• Write, edit, and review technical approaches, management plans, staffing strategies, executive summaries, and sections on past performance.

• Organize proposal kickoff meetings, solution sessions, and color team reviews.

• Create standardized proposal processes, templates, workflows, and quality control measures.

• Develop and maintain a centralized repository of reusable proposal content, resumes, and past performance documentation.

• Assist in capture planning, win strategies, opportunity assessment, and bid/no-bid decisions.

• Collaborate with leadership, Business Development, technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), recruiters, and teaming partners to ensure timely and compliant submissions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism, or a relevant field.

• At least 5 years of direct experience in managing and writing federal government proposals.

• Proven experience in independently managing the complete proposal lifecycle.

• Practical experience with IDIQ task orders, GWACs, and federal proposals requiring rapid turnaround.

• Proficient in developing compliance matrices and coordinating color team reviews.

• Strong skills in technical writing, editing, proofreading, and proposal development.

• Experience with proposals related to the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or national security.

• Familiarity with developing proposal processes, templates, and reusable content libraries.

• Working knowledge of Shipley Associates methodology; certification is strongly preferred.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

• Demonstrated employment stability and reasonable tenure in previous roles.

• Educational and professional experience must align with the specified requirements.

• Must showcase both proposal management and hands-on proposal writing abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Supportive work-life balance.

• Opportunities for career growth.

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Accommodations during the recruitment process, if necessary.