DescriptionPosition: Proposal Manager
Location: Hybrid - Reston, VA
Terms: Full Time
Clearance: None Required
Travel: 0-20%
Reports to: Director of Proposal Operations
Program OverviewSupports RIVA's Bid & Proposal organization by leading full lifecycle Federal proposal development activities.
Position OverviewLeads compliant, schedule-driven proposal efforts for Federal RFPs, RFQs, Task Orders, and RFIs while coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring successful submissions.
Core Responsibilities- Lead full lifecycle proposal management using Shipley-based processes.
- Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and outlines.
- Facilitate kickoff meetings, standups, and color team reviews.
- Coordinate SMEs, pricing, capture, contracts, and teaming partners.
- Partner with capture to develop win themes and discriminators.
- Own the capture-to-proposal transition, including intelligence handoff and solution readiness.
- Identify and mitigate proposal risks throughout the pursuit.
- Integrate teaming and subcontractor content into a unified proposal.
- Direct Proposal Coordinators, Writers, and production support.
- Oversee proposal graphics and perform desktop publishing, including formatting, templates, and final document assembly.
- Conduct compliance and quality reviews before submission.
- Maintain proposal libraries and reusable content.
- Conduct lessons learned and process improvements.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5-8 years of Federal proposal management experience.
- Shipley proposal methodology experience.
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
- Microsoft 365 proficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals.
Preferred Qualifications- APMP or Shipley certification.
- Experience with AI proposal tools.
Salary$150,000
RIVA Benefits
- Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Initiatives
- RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
- Additional Workplace Benefits
