Associate Proposal Manager

hatch I.T.

. Support and progressively lead task order and RFQ responses, managing schedules, contributors, and deliverables.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in proposal development and management, including compliance matrices, federal proposal lifecycle, and document production. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for drafting and quality control while maintaining strong writing and editing skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal DevelopmentFederal Proposal LifecycleMicrosoft Word ProficiencyAI Tools UtilizationShipley Proposal Training

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentTechnical WritingEditingDocument ProductionCompliance MatricesQuality ControlVersion ControlDocument FormattingRFP ResponsesDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationStakeholder CoordinationTime ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordGoogle SuiteExcelPowerPointBoxAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Shipley Proposal TrainingAPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal ProposalsDepartment of DefenseSolicitation StructureColor-Team ReviewsIDQGWACSAM.govGovWinGSA eBuyElectromagnetic Battle Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and progressively lead task order and RFQ responses, managing schedules, contributors, and deliverables.
Build and maintain compliance matrices capturing solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.
Use AI and Super Intelligence tools for requirements extraction, drafting, editing, formatting, and quality control, while verifying outputs.
Establish milestones, coordinate kickoff meetings, track action items, and escalate risks and delays.
Draft and refine cover letters, resumes, past performance summaries, compliance narratives, and reusable content.
Prepare Pink, Red, and Gold Team review packages, consolidate feedback, and track comments through resolution.
Format and assemble proposal volumes, maintain version control, perform final quality checks, and coordinate submissions.
Organize and update the proposal library, including templates, resumes, past performance references, and reusable content.
Lead RFIs, Sources Sought responses, and smaller RFPs and task order proposals from kickoff through submission under the Growth Lead’s direction.
Collaborate with the Growth Lead, capture managers, Chief Strategy Officer, and technical project leads across spectrum, networks, data engineering, and IT services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of experience in proposal development, business development, technical writing, editing, or document production, including hands-on support for federal proposals.
2+ years of working knowledge of the federal proposal lifecycle and solicitation structure, including proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, compliance matrices, and color-team reviews.
Experience supporting quick-turn TOs and RFP responses under IDIQ, GWAC, or similar contract vehicles.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with close attention to accuracy, consistency, formatting, and detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google suite, including styles, templates, and complex document formatting; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience using Box or a comparable shared document repository to organize content and maintain version control.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, coordinate contributions from multiple stakeholders, and maintain quality as priorities shift.
Hands-on experience prompting on AI for proposal reviews, using including writing, research, or document production, with the judgment to assess and verify their outputs.
Willingness to use AI-enabled tools as a core part of the proposal workflow while following company requirements for information handling.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required.
An active Secret clearance or higher is strongly preferred.
Shipley proposal training or APMP certification, including Foundation-level certification in progress.
Experience supporting Department of Defense proposals.
Familiarity with SAM.gov, GovWin, USA Spending, HireGov, GSA eBuy, and agency-specific procurement or submission portals.
Exposure to spectrum and electromagnetic battle management, networks, data engineering, or IT services.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k matching
PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
Education reimbursement
Complimentary life insurance
Generous PTO and holiday leave
Onsite office gym access
Commuter Benefits Plan