Proposal Manager

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. Support pre-RFP planning with Capture Managers by tracking milestones, creating templates, and scheduling strategy and solutioning sessions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,900 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal proposal development and management, with a strong focus on compliance, content creation, and team leadership. Proficient in utilizing AI tools and managing complex proposals in a fast-paced environment while ensuring quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Proposal DevelopmentProposal ManagementContent Creation Using AI ToolsStrong Written and Verbal CommunicationLeadership of Multi-Partner Teams

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingProposal EditingCompliance Matrix CreationRFP Lifecycle ManagementContent ProofreadingFederal Contracting KnowledgeProposal SchedulingLogistics CoordinationResearch SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordPowerPointExcelSharePointAdobe AcrobatAdobe IllustratorSlack

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ContractingRFPRFQProposal LifecyclePre-RFP PlanningProposal OralsPink Team ReviewRed Team ReviewGold Team ReviewLessons Learned

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support pre-RFP planning with Capture Managers by tracking milestones, creating templates, and scheduling strategy and solutioning sessions
Monitor targeted solicitations on SAM.gov, GovWin, GSA MAS, IDIQs, BPAs, and other sources
Support White Paper development for customer engagements
Assist with logistics and slide-deck development for customer meetings
Support RFI and Sources Sought responses
Lead the full proposal lifecycle for active RFPs/RFQs
Track amendments and update proposal materials
Review and interpret solicitation requirements, instructions, and evaluation criteria
Create and distribute proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, kick-off slide decks, and storyboards
Communicate updates, activities, expectations, and timelines to internal leaders, proposal contributors, and external partners
Manage proposal activities through daily stand-ups and regular meetings
Monitor progress, take corrective action, and escalate issues across proposal volumes and artifacts
Use approved AI tools and processes, including baseline content and compliance checks
Baseline non-technical sections and proofread and draft content for clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness
Ensure templates and responses are compliant, compelling, accurate, and aligned with requirements
Lead Pink, Red, and Gold Team reviews and conduct reviewer in-briefs
Lead debriefs and retrospectives, capture lessons learned, and improve proposal processes
Ensure technical solutions, win themes, discriminators, compliance, and requirements understanding are reflected across proposal volumes
Support proposal orals teams by coordinating logistics, scheduling and attending sessions, and providing participant feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, IT, or a related field
Strong knowledge of the Federal Government contracting process
Minimum of five (5) years Federal pre-RFP and proposal development/management experience
Proven history supporting large, complex Federal proposals
Demonstrated experience leading prime Federal IT systems development proposals greater than $50M
Strong Federal proposal writing and editing skills
Ability to create original content using interview, research, and AI tools
Ability to organize material, quickly assimilate information, and lead proposal teams
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple proposals in a fast-paced environment while ensuring Company’s quality standards
Ability to lead large multi-partner teams and adapt communication style to changing requirements and needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Passion to learn new ideas and concepts
Expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Illustrator
Experience using Slack for communication and collaboration is desired
Experience outside proposal management, such as IT project roles or program management, is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) retirement benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness programs
Employee support programs
Remote work supporting Eastern Time business hours
Occasional travel estimated at less than 5% annually