Title: Proposal Manager Location: Remote - Eastern Time Zone Job Description: Position Title: Proposal Manager Location: Remote; based in DC Metro Preferred Clearance: None – Clearable US Citizen Required; Top Secret clearance preferred Do you thrive on creating unique and impactful value for Federal clients? Are you passionate about partnering with clients and collaborating to create solutions? Do you enjoy the opportunity to drive change that impacts our nation? We are looking for smart, curious, driven individuals to join us in partnering with our client to help them solve some of the nation’s most challenging problems. ASI Government serves as a trusted adviser to government leaders seeking improved performance, enhanced organization effectiveness, and strategic change. Company Overview: ASI Government provides government leaders with the expertise they need to navigate acquisition and organizational challenges so they can make an impact and achieve their goals. For over 30 years, ASI has transformed the way government does business, impacting over 70 government agencies across the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities. - Check us out at 2025 NCMA World Congress! ASI at World Congress 1 | LinkedIn | ASI at World Congress 2 | LinkedIn - ASI Gov't: Modernize Acquisition - ASI Government - ASI Education (ASI’s Education & Training Division): ASI Education - ASI Education - YouTube - Newsletter: The Daily Dose - EducationPro: Home | ASIEducationPRO Job Description The Proposal Manager leads, coordinates, and produces high impact, compliant, and compelling proposals in response to U.S. Federal and State Government RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. This role supports the entire business development lifecycle, including capture support, competitive analysis, and opportunity management. You will have experience writing and developing impactful, compliant, and compelling proposals in response to U.S. Federal and State Government RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. This role supports the entire business development lifecycle, including capture support, competitive analysis, and opportunity management.‑impact, compliant, and compelling proposals in response to U.S. Federal and State Government RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. This role supports the entire business development lifecycle, including capture support, competitive analysis, and opportunity management. This position requires a strong writer, strategic thinker, and flawless organizer who can orchestrate multiple concurrent RFP responses in a fast‑moving environment Key Responsibilities - Read and interpret RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; extract critical requirements and compliance elements. - Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and annotated proposal structures. - Establish, manage, and enforce proposal schedules and milestones. - Lead strategy meetings focused on win themes, discriminators, technical solutions, staffing, past performance, and pricing strategy. - Tailor proposal templates and provide guidance to writers, reviewers, SMEs, and partners. - Write, edit, and format proposal sections, including technical, management, staffing, and past performance volumes. - Conceptualize and coordinate proposal graphics and visual elements. - Assemble, edit, and format employee resumes/bios and corporate past performance summaries. - Manage proposal files, artifacts, and knowledge management repositories. - Maintain and update CRM opportunity records; assist in generating reports. - Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support capture, account planning, and corporate marketing initiatives. - Deliver compliant, compelling, and high-quality proposals with a strong probability of win.‑quality proposals with a strong probability of Minimum Requirements - B.A./B.S. degree - Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including 4+ years in federal proposal management. - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; exceptional proposal writing/editorial skills. - Strong understanding of Federal Government acquisition processes and applicable regulations. - Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. - Strong attention to detail and personal accountability for quality. - Ability to independently define, schedule, and manage the full proposal process. - Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and proposal automation tools. - Willingness to work extended hours during surge cycles. Preferred Qualifications - 10 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in federal proposal management. - Experience developing proposal graphics or supporting desktop publishing tasks. - Experience with Deltek GovWin, ATO tools, or other pipeline management/CRM platforms. - Experience collaborating with consultants, SMEs, and subcontractors in high-pressure situations.‑pressure situations. Personality & Character Attributes This position requires a Proposal Manager with the drive, discipline, and ENERGY to lead complex bids to the finish line. The ideal candidate embodies: - Ambition & Hunger to Win – Thrives in competitive environments; carries a “must win” mindset.‑win” mindset. - Self-starter Mentality – Takes initiative without waiting for direction; anticipates what needs to be done. - High Energy – Maintains momentum and positivity during intense proposal cycles. - Extreme Ownership – Takes accountability for deadlines, quality, compliance, and delivery. - High Attention to Detail – Catches inconsistencies, errors, and compliance gaps before submission. - Exceptional Organization – Able to manage, track, and coordinate multiple simultaneous RFPs. - Excellent Writer & Communicator – Writes crisp, compelling, compliant content under tight timelines. - Calm Under Pressure – Performs professionally during high stress, high stakes proposal periods.‑stress, high‑stakes proposal periods. - Collaborative Leadership – Motivates SMEs, contributors, and teammates with respect and clarity. Clearance Requirement: None – Clearable US Citizen REQUIRED; Top Secret clearance preferred Work Location & Schedule - Primary Location: Remote – Occasional travel to ASI HQ - Onsite Requirements: As Needed (less than 10%) - 13873 Park Center Road, 129S Herndon, Virginia 20171 - Hybrid/On‑site requirements will be based on business needs and proposal cycles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ASI Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. To view the EEO Is the Law Poster, click here. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. E-VERIFY: ASI Government participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA. See the E-Verify Notice and Learn About your Right to Work here and here. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: ASI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email at hr@asigovt.com or call 703-253-6300 and let us know the nature of your request.

Role Description Carnegie Learning is looking for a qualified Proposal Specialist who will support the end-to-end RFP strategy and process. In this role, you will be developing proposals, bids, quotations, RFP responses, and other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to develop and maintain up-to-date product boilerplate, and research, evaluate, and recommend improvements to RFP process tools. The Proposal Specialist will also author responses for business-critical writing projects that may include grant writing and other written projects as required. What Your Day Will Look Like - Meet proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data through the shared pipeline tracker on the Google Drive; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals. - Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals. - Develop proposal protocol by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials. - Prepare presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding; coordinating printing. - Complete all forms required for RFP responses. - Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases. - Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate; implementing changes. - Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks. - Maintain and add new content to the RFP io archive database. - Support organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. - Maintain complete and accurate records and ensure that all activities comply with policies, rules and guidelines and all administrative requirements. - Perform other duties as apparent or assigned. Qualifications - Bachelors degree in an associated discipline. - Minimum two years of work experience in proposal support, pipeline management, writing, editing, communications, and proposal development for K-12 education. - Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment. - Due to the highly sensitive nature of this position and access to company records and client information, the highest degree of confidentiality and ethical behavior is required at all times. - Technical documentation and layout skills. - Problem solving and deadline oriented. - Detail-oriented, flexible and able to multitask. - Overall pipeline project management and skills. - Excellent communication skills. - Excellent client service skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office. - Proficient with Google Docs. - Proficient in publishing finalized versions of responses. Benefits - An inclusive range of Health Insurance options. - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you. - Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere Policy. - Your Time, Your Way - paid time off that you can use as you see fit to recharge and nurture your personal life. - Paid Parental Leave. - Reduced working hours on full pay for soon-to-be and new parents. - Free access to CL products for employees and their children. - Quarterly Wellness Incentives. - Monthly employee activities + recognition program. - Employee Allyship Groups (EAGs).

• Lead proposal execution post-solicitation • Use expertise and AI-enabled tools to deliver high-quality submissions • Coordinate with teams across growth, operations, and leadership • Support market surveillance and capture research • Drive proposal drafting and formatting using AI-assisted content generation • Manage proposal timelines and ensure high standards of formatting, compliance, and accuracy • Collaborate with Enterprise Sales on pipeline reviews and proposal planning • Maintain and improve reusable proposal and research content libraries

• Lead proposal generation • Review client requests for capabilities, certifications, scope • Keep all internal stakeholders informed throughout the process • Facilitate and/or complete: Discussion on the proposal strategy • Confirm that lab certification(s) meets project requirements • Confirm that lab compound lists and limits meet project requirements • Determine the lab placement of the work • Identifies and works with subcontract laboratories • Submit proposal information and pricing to Pricing Desk • Generate the proposal documents • Obtain approval by stakeholders • Update status in LIMS • Review the RFP and/or other requests • Provide QAPP/SOW documentation • Provide second Level review to other’s proposals • Follow up on Proposal for award and debrief