Proposal Manager
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United States
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44 days ago
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Proposal Manager
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Role Description This is a remote position. Our client has a remote position as a Proposal Manager located in Alexandria, VA. The Proposal Manager plays a pivotal role in driving organizational growth by leading the end-to-end development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals for federal government opportunities. This remote position requires a strategic, detail-oriented professional who excels in fast-paced environments, managing multiple concurrent submissions with tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will serve as a central force in shaping winning proposals by translating technical expertise into persuasive narratives, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, and advancing proposal processes to enhance efficiency and success rates. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, the Proposal Manager ensures that every submission reflects the organization’s strengths and aligns with customer needs and strategic objectives. Responsibilities - Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development, from RFP analysis and outline creation to final production, ensuring compliance, consistency, and customer alignment. - Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, including rapid-response task orders and IDIQ submissions, under tight timelines. - Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional review sessions, solutioning workshops, and content development with technical SMEs, business development, and leadership. - Develop and maintain proposal schedules, compliance matrices, templates, and version control systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency. - Write, edit, and refine high-impact proposal sections including technical approaches, management plans, past performance, and staffing narratives. - Transform complex technical inputs into clear, persuasive, and customer-focused content. - Maintain and expand a centralized repository of reusable content, resumes, and past performance materials. - Support early capture and business development activities by contributing to win strategies, customer insights, competitor analysis, and solution design. - Participate in pipeline reviews, teaming discussions, and opportunity qualification efforts. - Champion proposal best practices and process improvements in environments where proposal work may be undervalued. - Design and implement standardized workflows, templates, and tools to increase productivity and quality. - Educate internal stakeholders on proposal timelines, roles, and expectations to strengthen readiness and collaboration. - Coordinate with remote teams, subcontractors, and partners to gather inputs and ensure on-time delivery. - Proactively identify and communicate risks, gaps, and resource needs to leadership. - Build trusted relationships with SMEs and BD teams to enhance proposal quality and strategic alignment. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field. - Five 5+ years of experience managing and writing federal government proposals, with small-business experience strongly preferred. - Proven ability to manage multiple proposals concurrently with minimal supervision. - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to distill technical information into clear, compelling narratives. - Experience delivering proposals in rapid-turnaround environments, including 72-hour task orders and IDIQ frameworks. - Familiarity with Shipley or similar proposal methodologies (formal certification is a plus). - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, and other collaborative digital tools. - Demonstrated success working independently in a remote setting with high accountability and self-direction. - Gov/Con = government contracting with stable work background. Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting business development and capture activities in a small or emerging organization. - Track record of introducing structure and process in environments with limited existing frameworks. - In-depth knowledge of federal contracting regulations, including FAR/DFARS, and government procurement cycles. - Graphic design or desktop publishing skills using tools such as PowerPoint, Visio, or Adobe Creative Suite. Key Success Factors - Thrives in ambiguous situations and excels at creating structure from limited or evolving inputs. - Performs effectively under pressure, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and tight deadlines. - Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority. - Maintains exceptional attention to detail and a relentless commitment to quality. - Acts as a strategic thinker who understands how proposals directly contribute to organizational growth and revenue.
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