Proposal Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete proposal process from pre-RFP positioning to post-submission activities, ensuring compliance with MSM's standard operating procedures.

• Evaluate RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to create compliant outlines, compliance matrices, and proposal timelines.

• Organize all proposal meetings (such as Kick-off, Daily Stand-ups, Color Reviews) and coordinate efforts with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), pricing teams, external partners, and executive leadership.

• Manage proposal resources, monitor action items, and guarantee that all deadlines are met without sacrificing quality.

• Compose, edit, and integrate non-technical and management proposal volumes.

• Craft compelling Executive Summaries, Introductions, Management Approaches, Transition Plans, and Past Performance narratives.

• Incorporate light technical content by sourcing, customizing, and updating MSM’s existing library of written boilerplate and capability statements.

• Work closely with SMEs and leadership to capture strategic win themes, differentiators, and operational methodologies, translating these into clear and persuasive proposal writing.

• Conduct thorough editing and proofreading of all proposal volumes (including technical sections authored by SMEs) for clarity, grammar, tone, coherence, and strict adherence to solicitation instructions (Section L & M).

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in federal government proposal management and writing is required.

• An IT background is essential.

• Proficiency in AI tools for proposal development and compliance is necessary.

• Experience with Federal Government contracting is required.

• A comprehensive understanding of the federal procurement process (FAR) and experience in bidding on DoD and Civilian agency contracts is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to understand high-level IT and cybersecurity concepts to effectively integrate existing technical boilerplate into cohesive proposal narratives.

• Exceptional skills in project management, organization, and time management with the capacity to manage multiple concurrent proposals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe products is required.

• Outstanding facilitation and organizational skills are necessary.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint/proposal management software.

• Strong customer service skills to engage a range of stakeholders and facilitate their participation.

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Willingness to work outside of traditional hours and occasionally on weekends as needed.

• A strong passion for winning is essential.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Computer/Engineering field, Communications, English, Social Science, or a technical discipline related to the aforementioned domains is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.