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Proposal Manager
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$90K - $140K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Proposal Manager
Resource Management Concepts, Inc.
Role Description RMC is seeking a driven and strategic Proposal Manager to lead high-impact proposal efforts supporting our continued growth across DoD and civilian agencies. This is a highly visible role suited for a seasoned proposal professional who brings deep federal acquisition expertise, strong leadership capability, and a proven ability to deliver winning submissions in complex, competitive environments. In this role, you will own the full proposal lifecycle—from early strategy through final submission—partnering closely with capture teams, subject matter experts, and executive leadership. You will play a critical role in shaping compliant, compelling, and high-scoring proposals while driving process discipline in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end proposal development activities, including kickoff, scheduling, compliance management, content development, color team reviews, and final delivery. - Develop and execute win strategies aligned to business goals, increasing overall probability of win (Pwin). - Analyze and interpret solicitation documents (RFPs, RFIs, SOWs, PWS, CDRLs) to ensure compliance and inform proposal approach. - Partner with capture managers and leadership to shape competitive positioning and differentiated solutions. - Manage and coordinate cross-functional proposal teams, including writers, SMEs, technical contributors, pricing, and graphics. - Facilitate color team reviews and drive iterative improvements based on structured feedback. - Enhance proposal operations by refining templates, tools, and standard processes. - Ensure all submissions meet compliance standards, quality expectations, and strict deadlines. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field (preferred). - 5+ years of experience managing federal proposals, with the DoD (Navy experience strongly preferred). - Demonstrated success leading large, complex, and competitive proposal efforts. - Proven track record of managing and winning proposals valued at $50M+. - Experience supporting multi-award contracts and GWACs. - Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, proposal compliance requirements, and industry best practices. - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat. - Exceptional leadership, writing, editing, and communication skills. - Ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams under tight deadlines. - Highly organized with strong time management and planning capabilities; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time as business needs arise. Benefits - Commitment to career growth with investment in training, certification, and education. - Small company feel with significant employee support. - Experience, tuition assistance, and certifications to advance your career. - Competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. - High-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans. - Pet insurance. - Competitive 401K package. Salary Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $90,000 to $140,000 (annually).
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