About the RoleRedhorse Corporation is seeking an experienced, hands-on Proposal Manager to lead and coordinate the development of compliant, competitive, and compelling federal government proposals. This individual will manage the proposal lifecycle from solicitation review through final submission, collaborating closely with Capture Management, Business Development, technical teams, Pricing, Contracts, and executive leadership.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly communicative team player who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, taking ownership, and actively contributing wherever needed to meet proposal objectives. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities- Proposal Management: Lead proposal development for RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sources Sought, IDIQs, and task order responses, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
- Compliance Management: Analyze solicitation requirements, including Sections L and M, PWS/SOW, amendments, and attachments. Develop detailed compliance matrices, proposal outlines, and checklists.
- Planning and Scheduling: Develop schedules, establish milestones, coordinate assignments, track deliverables, and proactively communicate risks.
- Hands-On Proposal Support: Actively contribute to proposal writing, editing, compliance reviews, document preparation, and production activities as needed to support the team and meet deadlines.
- Content Development: Coordinate and review technical, management, staffing, and past performance narratives for responsiveness, consistency, and alignment with Government requirements and win strategies.
- Proposal Reviews: Organize and facilitate kickoff meetings, Pink Team, Red Team, Gold Team, and final quality reviews. Track comments and ensure timely resolution.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, maintain open communication, support contributors, and foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.
- Quality Assurance and Submission: Verify proposal completeness, formatting, compliance, required attachments, and submission requirements. Coordinate final production and delivery.
- Process Improvement: Support improvements to proposal processes, templates, document management, and lessons learned.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of federal government proposal management experience, preferably supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal civilian agencies.
- Strong understanding of federal solicitations, Sections L and M, PWS/SOW requirements, and federal procurement processes.
- Experience developing compliance matrices, proposal schedules, outlines, and coordinating proposal reviews.
- Excellent communication, writing, editing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while remaining actively engaged with and supportive of the broader team.
- Willingness to take a hands-on approach, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute directly to proposal deliverables.
Desired Experience- Active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) security clearance, with eligibility for higher-level clearances or additional accesses, including SCI.
- APMP certification or Shipley proposal management training.
- Experience with IDIQs, task orders, and complex federal proposals.
- Familiarity with TechnoMile or similar opportunity management platforms.
- Experience supporting IT, data analytics, cybersecurity, intelligence, and professional services proposals.
Key Performance Expectations- Deliver complete, compliant, high-quality proposals on schedule.
- Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and accountability throughout the proposal lifecycle.
- Communicate proactively, collaborate effectively, and contribute wherever needed to support team success.
- Maintain accurate compliance tracking, schedules, and proposal documentation.
- Anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and escalate risks appropriately.
- Consistently demonstrate a hands-on, team-first approach to proposal execution.
$145,000 - $185,000 a year
The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
