DescriptionWe 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 priority federal proposal efforts, manage proposal teams, and drive the development of persuasive, compliant proposal content. This role focuses on proposal execution, writing, compliance, and production, partnering closely with internal operations team and executive leaders and SMEs to deliver competitive submissions.
Responsibilities Include:- 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
Education Requirements:Experience 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
Location: - Washington DC- REMOTE, Local
