Management Solution Architect – Proposal Strategy, Content Development

GovCIO

. Lead activities to architect comprehensive, management-focused solutions and content for large federal IT programs, including programs valued at $100M+ and involving hundreds of FTEs .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating management solutions for Federal IT proposals, with a strong focus on proposal development best practices and the Federal procurement process. Exhibits exceptional communication and collaboration skills to lead proposal efforts and produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal Development Best PracticesFederal Procurement ProcessManagement Solutions CreationTechnical Transition AnalysisCollaboration with Subject Matter Experts

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingContent ReviewTechnical Project ManagementResearch AnalysisGraphic Design Collaboration

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailPerseveranceAbility to Absorb Feedback

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Federal IT ProgramsContracting VehiclesCompetitive ProposalsManagement-Focused SolutionsWin Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead activities to architect comprehensive, management-focused solutions and content for large federal IT programs, including programs valued at $100M+ and involving hundreds of FTEs
Analyze solicitation requirements and create high-quality proposal content for technical transition, IT program/project management, recruiting/retention, and IT performance/quality management
Align proposal content with agreed-upon win strategies
Conceptualize and work with graphic artists to create complex proposal graphics and slide decks with minimal oversight
Showcase management solutions, strategies, processes, relationships, dependencies, technologies, benefits, and features tied to client requirements and challenges
Review content iteratively and coach other architects and authors throughout the proposal development lifecycle
Support corporate growth initiatives without direct customer interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate) experience creating management solutions aligned to best practices and demonstrated leadership on prime, competitive Federal IT proposals
Ability to analyze lengthy solicitations and associated information and conduct related research under very short timeframes
Ability to own proposal sections across diverse topics and collaborate with customer and domain SMEs
Ability to write, review, direct, and craft persuasive proposal sections across management-related topics, customers, technical domains, and response requirements
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Working understanding of the Federal procurement process, relevant contracting vehicles, and Federal contracting nuances
Strong understanding and demonstrated application of proposal development best practices, including “think-draw-write” approaches
Ability to balance attention to detail with rapidly and iteratively producing high-quality content
Sense of urgency, critical thinking, and personal commitment to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Perseverance to lead challenging proposal efforts through completion
Capacity to absorb and respond to feedback and welcome criticism
Humility and ability to understand that one's idea is not always the best idea