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Proposal Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Vienna, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 80000 - 90000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative missionfocused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition digital transformation and emerging technologies we deliver agile commercialgrade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our peopleespecially the veterans whose leadership problemsolving mindset and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We dont simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it creating meaningful career pathways for veterans military spouses and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
Position Overview
SteerBridge is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of high-quality compliant and compelling proposals supporting federal government opportunities. The Proposal Manager will oversee the proposal lifecycle from solicitation analysis through submission collaborating with business development capture technical teams and subject matter experts to produce winning proposals. This role requires exceptional project management writing editing and communication skills in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle for federal government opportunities from solicitation release through final submission.
- Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Develop proposal schedules compliance matrices outlines and win themes.
- Coordinate proposal activities with capture managers business development technical teams subcontractors and subject matter experts.
- Write edit and review proposal content to ensure accuracy clarity compliance and consistency.
- Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate complex concepts into compelling proposal responses.
- Manage multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
- Ensure all proposal deliverables comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and company quality standards.
- Maintain proposal documentation templates lessons learned and proposal libraries.
- Support color team reviews and incorporate reviewer feedback into final proposal submissions.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop proposal strategies that increase win probability.
- Assist with continuous process improvement initiatives for proposal development and management.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
- An active security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one is required.
- Must reside within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
- Bachelors degree in Business Communications or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting federal government contracting
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on proposal management and proposal writing experience preferably supporting federal information technology services contracts.
- Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal government contracting lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing RFPs developing win themes compliance matrices and proposal strategies.
- Proven ability to develop and manage proposals ranging from rapid-response task orders under IDIQ contracts to large competitive federal opportunities valued at more than $50 million.
- Experience supporting proposals across Federal Civilian Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial customers.
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced deadline-driven proposal environment.
- Exceptional writing editing proofreading and document management skills with the ability to create clear persuasive and compliant proposal content.
- Experience interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop technical proposal responses.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Project) Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint.
- Strong analytical organizational prioritization and project coordination skills.
- Excellent leadership written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multicultural team environment while managing multiple priorities
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
$80000 - $90000 a year
Salary consummate based on years of experience.
SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignityregardless of race color gender age religion national origin ancestry disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
If you would like information about how your application is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disab ... View more
