Remote Federal Proposal Manager - Facilities Management
Location
United States
Posted
104 days ago
Salary
$120K - $130K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Remote Federal Proposal Manager - Facilities Management
Dexterra Group
Company Description CMI is now a part of the Dexterra Group! CMI Management LLC is headquartered in Alexandria, VA and is a proven provider of efficient business, technology and facilities management solutions designed to help government and commercial clients reduce operational costs, operate at optimum performance and access the information needed for daily and long-term productivity. CMI has been in business for over 30 years and is well established in the federal contracting arena. Please visit www.cmimgmt.com to learn more about our company! Job Description The Proposal Manager plays a critical role in developing compliant, compelling proposals for CMI’s federal customers. This position requires demonstrated experience within the Facilities Maintenance and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) environment and a strong understanding of federal acquisition processes. As an individual contributor within CMI’s Business Development organization, this role leads the full proposal lifecycle. This includes analyzing solicitation requirements, developing compliant outlines, managing schedules, coordinating cross‑functional contributors, facilitating review cycles, and overseeing final submission. The role requires strong Section L/M interpretation skills, working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to guide teams through a disciplined, deadline‑driven proposal process This role is primarily remote; however, candidates must reside in the United States and be willing to work East Coast Time. Key Job Functions - Lead federal proposal efforts from solicitation release through final submission, ensuring compliance, quality, and on‑time delivery. - Interpret solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria and translate requirements into clear contributor guidance. - Develop and manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and deliverable assignments. - Coordinate cross‑functional contributors, including SMEs, Estimating, Business Development, and Operations, throughout the proposal lifecycle. - Facilitate and drive proposal review cycles, incorporating feedback and ensuring adherence to proposal strategy and compliance requirements. - Maintain responsibility for proposal quality, compliance, and completeness. - Manage portal‑based submissions, ensuring file compliance and adherence to agency requirements. - Establish and manage proposal collaboration environments, including MS Teams and SharePoint workspaces and folder structures. - Support post‑submission activities, including clarifications, revisions, and response coordination as required. - Participate in post‑award debriefs and lessons‑learned sessions to support continuous improvement. - Support stewardship of the proposal knowledge base and library, including templates, boilerplate content, graphics, and past performance materials. - Participate in capture and pre‑RFP discussions to support understanding of bid strategy and proposal positioning. - May mentor proposal coordinators or consultants on proposal processes, compliance fundamentals, and best practices. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field (e.g., Marketing, Business, English, Journalism, or Communications). - Formal proposal training or certification, preferred. (Certified Proposal Professional APMP) - Minimum of five (5) years of federal proposal coordination or management experience, with demonstrated ownership of proposal development activities. - Experience within the Facilities Maintenance industry required. - Strong working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS, and solicitation compliance requirements. - Demonstrated ability to interpret solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria and produce compliant proposal responses. - Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent proposal efforts in a deadline‑driven environment. - High proficiency in business and technical writing, editing, and proofreading. - Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to structure complex information clearly and concisely. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders. - Ability to work independently while maintaining a proactive, collaborative approach. - Familiarity with federal contract types, including firm fixed‑price, cost‑plus, fixed‑fee, and time‑and‑materials, preferred. - Experience supporting capture planning and proposal strategy development, preferred. - Proficiency with proposal development tools, such as MS Office, Adobe, Canva, and proposal management softwares. - Experience working with federal systems such as SAM.gov, PIEE, eBuy, and other agency‑specific portals. Additional Information COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS - Teamwork - Results orientation/operational excellence - Holding self and other accountable - Operational business thinking All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. CMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request. - Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 130000 - yearly
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