Proposal Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive proposal process for government solicitations, ensuring compliance and high quality.

• Partner with Business Development teams to formulate successful strategies and integrate key messages.

• Evaluate RFPs and associated documents to produce compliant proposal materials.

• Assess Section L instructions and Section M evaluation criteria.

• Develop and maintain compliance matrices.

• Conduct Pink, Red, and Gold color team reviews leading to final production and timely submission.

• Offer guidance and coaching on persuasive writing techniques to support teams and subject matter experts.

• Organize proposal meetings and events, overseeing discussions and materials.

• Assist in solution reviews and contribute to developing strength statements.

• Manage proposal timelines, assignments, and deliverables to ensure deadline compliance.

• Maintain proposal libraries and keep current on relevant platforms and tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• Understanding of the Federal Procurement Process and the FAR.

• Experience in leading or supporting proposals for Civilian (Civil) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

• Proven experience managing proposals across various contract types and vehicles, including Task Orders (TOs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements.

• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint, as well as the capability to work with web applications for collaboration and tracking.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision.

• Experience with proposal compliance audits and delivering project solutions to federal clients.

• Ability to provide clear, concise directions and organize large volumes of information.

• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team setting and meet deadlines.

• Resilience and the ability to manage stress, complemented by a sense of humor to navigate tense situations.

• Experience in coordinating multiple proposal efforts simultaneously.

• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization abilities.

• Proficient with the MS Office suite and PDF applications.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and deliver high-quality products.

• APMP certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional) or formal Shipley proposal training.

• Familiarity with GWACs, the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), and agency-specific IDIQ vehicles, along with coordination of past performance and pricing volumes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• 401K

• Paid Time Off