Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field.
3+ years of proposal management or development experience.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement processes.
Proficiency in Shipley methodology or equivalent.
Experience with color team reviews and structured proposal processes.
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end development of federal RFP, RFI, RFQ, and task order responses.
Apply proposal processes and recommend improvements based on best practices.
Collaborate with capture managers to develop win strategies and writing guidance.
Write and edit key proposal sections, including executive summaries and past performance narratives.
Develop and maintain proposal schedules and hold contributors accountable.
Lead kickoff meetings and daily stand-ups with proposal teams.
Organize and facilitate proposal reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.
Benefits
Remote Work options available.
Competitive Compensation Package.
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) with 4% matching.
Liberal PTO vacation policy.
Generous Annual Continuing Education budget.
Annual Wellness Budget.
Bonus Incentive Programs for referrals and performance.
Full Job Description
Description
We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to support proposal efforts across a portfolio of federal government opportunities. In this role, you will support the full proposal lifecycle for assigned bids, from RFP release through final submission.
Responsibilities
Proposal Management & Strategy
Manage end-to-end development of federal RFP, RFI, RFQ, and task order responses across civilian and DoD agencies.
Apply established proposal processes, templates, style guides, and best practices aligned with Shipley methodology, and recommend improvements.
Work with capture managers to turn win strategy into clear themes, discriminators, and writing guidance for contributors.
Write and edit key sections, including executive summaries, management volumes, and past performance narratives.
Proposal Coordination
Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, and writing assignments, and hold contributors to milestones.
Lead kickoff meetings, daily stand-ups, and status check-ins with authors, SMEs, and reviewers.
Guide and support proposal coordinators, writers, and desktop publishers on assigned efforts.
Process & Quality Assurance
Organize and facilitate Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews, and incorporate reviewer feedback efficiently.
Build and maintain a compliance matrix (cross-reference matrix) mapped to all RFP instructions and evaluation criteria.
Make sure every submission is compliant, compelling, and delivered on time with zero defects.
Contribute to and maintain proposal assets, including the corporate library, boilerplate content, past performance repository, and resume bank.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with BD, Capture, Pricing, Contracts, and Technical teams to produce integrated, high-quality responses.
Report proposal status, risks, and lessons learned to capture leads and senior leadership.
Support bid/no-bid discussions and gate reviews with proposal-level input on scope, effort, and schedule.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field.
3+ years of proposal management or proposal development experience.
Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement processes.
Proficiency with Shipley or an equivalent proposal development methodology.
Experience running color team reviews and structured proposal review processes.
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and proposal management tools (e.g., RFPIO, Loopio, or similar).
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and meet tight deadlines.
Nice to Have Skills
APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification.
Experience with GovWin IQ, BGOV, or SAM.gov.
Familiarity with pricing volumes and cost narratives in competitive government proposals.
Experience with AI-assisted writing tools or proposal automation platforms.
Salary Range
We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $85k to $115k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect; however, the final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors. The stated range is not a guarantee and is subject to change.
Full Time Employee Benefits
Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with 4% matching
Liberal PTO vacation policy
Generous Annual Continuing Education
Annual Wellness Budget
Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
