Proposal Manager

• Lead multiple concurrent federal proposals from kickoff through submission ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
• Develop and manage proposal schedules outlines compliance matrices and submission requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including SMEs pricing and leadership to drive proposal execution.
• Write edit and finalize key proposal sections including executive summaries management approaches and past performance volumes.
• Ensure all proposal content aligns with solicitation requirements evaluation criteria and federal acquisition guidelines.
• Facilitate proposal meetings including kickoff sessions status updates and color team reviews (Pink Red Gold).
• Support development of RFIs sources sought responses and white papers to contribute to early-stage opportunity positioning.
• Conduct and synthesize market research to support capture strategies and proposal development.
• Maintain and update proposal content libraries templates and reusable materials for efficiency and consistency.
• Utilize tools such as Govdash SharePoint and AI tools to enhance proposal quality and streamline processes.
• Track and manage multiple proposal timelines deliverables and dependencies in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify and resolve proposal development challenges ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership on proposal progress risks and resource needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Communications English Business or a related field preferred.

Professional Experience:

• 58 years of experience managing federal government proposals.
• Demonstrated experience leading proposals through submission (not limited to coordination or support roles).
• Experience managing multiple proposals simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting or developing RFIs sources sought responses or white papers.
• Experience working in a federal contracting environment is required.

Industry Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of federal procurement processes RFP structures and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DoD proposal environments preferred.
• Understanding of capture support activities including market research and early opportunity positioning.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft edit and refine proposal content.
• Proven ability to manage proposal processes independently and drive teams toward deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail particularly in compliance and document quality.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders including technical operational and leadership teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Experience with proposal and content management tools (e.g. Govdash SharePoint).
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and content development.