• Lead and own the full proposal lifecycle from pursuit kickoff through final submission, managing both the process and the writing — including timelines, reviews, and team coordination to ensure compliant, high-quality submissions every time. • Manage multiple concurrent proposal efforts across a wide range of government solicitations, including RFPs, RFIs, White Papers, Grants, BAAs, Task Orders, IDIQ contracts, OTAs, and SBIR/STTR programs. • Ensure strict compliance with procurement regulations including FAR, DFARS, GSA schedules, and GWACs throughout every submission. • Research and identify strategic government opportunities aligned with Spear AI's business objectives, staying ahead of the pipeline. • Develop deep knowledge of Spear AI's products and capabilities to independently draft compelling technical and operational content for proposals and white papers. • Partner with stakeholders — building trust, learning each team's story, and translating expert input into persuasive proposal content. • Interview subject matter experts and synthesize their knowledge into clear, tailored narratives, connecting the dots across inputs rather than waiting for others to fill in the blanks. • Manage collaborative proposal efforts with prime contractors and subcontractors, ensuring strategic alignment throughout. • Continuously refine and optimize Spear AI's proposal development processes and best practices to improve competitiveness and increase monthly output.

• Leads coordination for persuasive, high-quality proposals through organizing pursuit teams, following RFP requirements, writing and editing marketing and technical sections, graphic design, and formatting page layout; • Supports management and technical staff in pre-positioning activities, including capture planning, strategy development, and teaming arrangements as a member of the pursuit team; • Coordinates presentation development and interview prep sessions; • Supports development of Investment Grade Audits (IGAs); • Interfaces and cooperates with the regional marketing team for regional pursuits and supports as needed; • Organizes efforts of administrative and graphic design supporting marketing activities; • Develops qualifications packages, resumes, project descriptions, award submittals, and other custom marketing materials; • Perform other duties as required.

Role Description We are seeking a Senior Proposal Manager with expert-level writing and proposal leadership skills to lead complex federal proposals from kickoff through submission and interview support. This role is ideal for a seasoned proposal professional who thrives in deadline-driven environments and consistently delivers high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals. - Lead and manage end-to-end federal proposal efforts from kickoff through final submission and post-submission interviews - Own proposal planning, schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and storyboards - Drive proposal strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, and internal reviews to ensure alignment to evaluation criteria and win themes - Serve as primary proposal writer and editor, developing and refining Executive Summaries, Management volumes, personnel/staffing volumes, and other assigned sections - Manage and coordinate proposal teams, including technical leads, writers, editors, graphics, and production staff - Facilitate color team reviews and check-in reviews, incorporating actionable feedback into proposal revisions - Ensure strict compliance with RFP instructions, FAR/DFARS requirements, and evaluation criteria - Manage proposal operations, including SharePoint sites, version control, document integration, and final production - Lead proposal interview preparation, including content development, slide reviews, messaging alignment, and rehearsal support - Coordinate closely with Proposal Leadership, SMEs, executives, and teaming partners throughout the proposal lifecycle - Support lessons learned and best practice sharing following submissions and debriefs Qualifications - Bachelor Degree required Requirements - 10+ years of federal proposal management experience, including senior-level ownership of complex proposals - Demonstrated success leading winning proposals for DoD, DHS, DOJ, and/or civilian agencies - Exceptional proposal writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into clear, compelling narratives - Deep expertise in proposal compliance, color reviews, and quality control - Strong working knowledge of Shipley or similar federal proposal management methodologies - Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines - Experience collaborating with executives, technical leaders, SMEs, and external partners - Proficiency with proposal tools and environments including SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Adobe PDF - Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign) and Photoshop preferred Company Description AVER, LLC is a Data & Digital Transformation company that delivers exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions to enable Government mission success. We provide customers with specialized technical skills and deep subject matter expertise focused on Homeland Security, Biometrics, Law Enforcement and Healthcare domains to meet the complex mission challenges today and tomorrow. We are a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to provide a customer-centric experience building trusted partnerships with our clients and people. AVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• Lead the end-to-end proposal process for government solicitations, ensuring compliance and quality. • Collaborate with Business Development teams to develop winning strategies and incorporate key messages. • Review RFPs and related documents to create compliant proposal materials. • Analyze Section L (instructions) and Section M (evaluation criteria), build and maintain compliance matrices, and run color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) through final production and on-time submission. • Provide guidance and coaching on persuasive writing techniques to capture teams and subject matter experts. • Coordinate proposal meetings and events, managing discussions and materials. • Support solution reviews and assist in developing strength statements. • Manage proposal timelines, assignments, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to deadlines. • Maintain proposal libraries and stay updated on relevant platforms and tools.