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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex proposal development processes for federal government agencies, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements and federal procurement regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Proposal Development ManagementFederal Procurement ProcessesProject ManagementLeadership SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Proposal WritingCompliance Matrix DevelopmentRFP ComplianceProposal Automation ToolsPink Team and Red Team ProcessesMarket AnalysisCapture PlanningStrategic PlanningRisk ManagementDebriefing and Lessons Learned
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAdaptabilityMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatSharePoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Top Secret Clearance Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Federal Government ProposalsFARDFARSProposal ComplianceCapture Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead proposal development from kickoff through strategy, writing, editing, review, and final delivery
- Collaborate with capture managers, technical experts, SMEs, pricing teams, partners, and compliance officers
- Develop proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and mock-ups
- Ensure proposals comply with RFP requirements, including format, content, and submission guidelines
- Manage Pink Team and Red Team processes and incorporate feedback
- Oversee production and on-time submission of final proposal documents
- Monitor and communicate proposal status, issues, and risks to senior management
- Conduct post-submission debriefings and lessons learned
- Mentor and train junior proposal staff
- Participate in strategic planning to improve proposal processes and win rates
- Monitor industry best practices, emerging trends, and competitive intelligence
- Support networking, new business development, market analysis, customer engagements, and capture planning
Requirements
What you’ll need- US Citizenship is required
- Typically, 12+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years relevant experience with Master’s degree; a degree is not required
- Experience successfully managing large-scale, complex proposals for federal government agencies
- Comprehensive understanding of federal procurement processes and related regulations, including FAR and DFARS
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance; no clearance is required to start
- Exceptional organizational, project management, and leadership skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Capacity to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and proposal automation tools
- Must be able to travel to on-site meetings for active proposals up to 10%
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance