Proposal Manager jobs in United States
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Proposal Manager
Capital Technology Group, LLCPosted 10/20/2026full-timeSilver Spring • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in managing federal proposal development processes, ensuring compliance with RFP instructions and evaluation criteria while delivering compelling and defect-free submissions. Proficient in utilizing proposal management tools and methodologies to enhance proposal quality and efficiency.
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Proposal ManagementFAR KnowledgeShipley MethodologyMicrosoft Office SuiteWriting and Editing Skills
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage end-to-end development of federal RFP, RFI, RFQ, and task order responses across civilian and DoD agencies.
- Apply proposal processes, templates, style guides, and Shipley-aligned best practices, and recommend improvements.
- Work with capture managers to turn win strategy into themes, discriminators, and writing guidance.
- Write and edit executive summaries, management volumes, and past performance narratives.
- Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, and writing assignments, holding contributors to milestones.
- Lead kickoff meetings, daily stand-ups, and status check-ins with authors, SMEs, and reviewers.
- Guide proposal coordinators, writers, and desktop publishers.
- Organize and facilitate Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews and incorporate feedback.
- Build and maintain compliance matrices mapped to RFP instructions and evaluation criteria.
- Ensure submissions are compliant, compelling, on time, and defect-free.
- Maintain proposal assets, including the corporate library, boilerplate content, past performance repository, and resume bank.
- Partner with BD, Capture, Pricing, Contracts, and Technical teams on integrated responses.
- Report proposal status, risks, and lessons learned to capture leads and senior leadership.
- Support bid/no-bid discussions and gate reviews with proposal-level input on scope, effort, and schedule.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of proposal management or proposal development experience.
- Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement processes.
- Proficiency with Shipley or an equivalent proposal development methodology.
- Experience running color team reviews and structured proposal review processes.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and proposal management tools (e.g., RFPIO, Loopio, or similar).
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and meet tight deadlines.
- APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification (nice to have).
- Experience with GovWin IQ, BGOV, or SAM.gov (nice to have).
- Familiarity with pricing volumes and cost narratives in competitive government proposals (nice to have).
- Experience supporting IDIQ, GWAC, or contract vehicle competitions such as GSA STARS, CIO-SP, and SEWP (nice to have).
- Experience with AI-assisted writing tools or proposal automation platforms (nice to have).
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with 4% matching
- Liberal PTO vacation policy
- Generous Annual Continuing Education
- Annual Wellness Budget
- Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
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Hard Skills
Proposal DevelopmentCompliance MatricesColor Team ReviewsProposal AutomationCost Narratives
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
RFPIOLoopioGovWin IQBGOVSAM.gov
Certifications & Qualifications
APMP Foundation CertificationAPMP Practitioner Certification
Industry Keywords
Federal Procurement ProcessesIDIQ CompetitionsGWAC CompetitionsGSA STARSCIO-SP