Proposal Manager

Bright Vision Technologies

. Manage the full lifecycle of federal proposals, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought, and task orders .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full lifecycle of federal proposals, including writing, editing, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement processes. Proficient in developing proposal schedules and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal quality and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Proposal ManagementProposal Writing and EditingShipley Proposal MethodologyFAR/DFARS KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingProposal EditingCompliance ManagementProposal SchedulingTechnical WritingContent DevelopmentProposal GraphicsBusiness Development SupportCapture ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkTime ManagementAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft SharePointAdobe Creative SuiteVisioPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Shipley Proposal Methodology Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal ProposalsIDIQsGWACsTask OrdersDepartment of DefenseIntelligence CommunityRFPsRFIsRFQsSources Sought

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle of federal proposals, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought, and task orders
Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and timelines
Write, edit, and review technical approaches, management plans, staffing plans, executive summaries, and past performance content
Coordinate proposal kickoff meetings, color team reviews, and final submissions
Ensure proposals are compliant, accurate, and submitted on time
Maintain proposal templates, resumes, and reusable content libraries
Support capture planning, win strategies, and business development activities
Improve proposal processes and establish organizational best practices
Collaborate with leadership, business development, recruiters, technical teams, and subcontractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience managing and writing federal government proposals
Strong proposal writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Experience with IDIQs, GWACs, and task order proposals
Knowledge of Shipley proposal methodology (certification preferred)
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and the federal procurement process
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple proposals
Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) proposal experience preferred
Experience supporting capture management and business development preferred
Experience creating proposal processes, templates, and content libraries preferred
Knowledge of proposal graphics or visualization tools such as Visio, Adobe Creative Suite, and PowerPoint preferred
U.S. work location
Immigration status information required during application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Supportive work-life balance
Career growth potential
Equal employment opportunity
Recruitment accommodations upon request