Proposal Manager

SAIC

. Manage all proposal lifecycle activities, including pre-proposal planning, kickoff meetings, schedule development and enforcement, compliance, action/issue tracking, writing instructions, and team guidance .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the proposal lifecycle for Federal Government proposals, including compliance, strategic messaging, and collaboration with diverse teams. Proficient in developing proposal artifacts and navigating complex procurement environments while ensuring effective communication and leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal Lifecycle ManagementFederal Government ProposalsCompliance ChecksStrategic MessagingAAS/FEDSIM Acquisition Experience

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Hard Skills

Proposal Development Life CycleProposal Artifacts DevelopmentAction/Issue TrackingWin-Strategy MessagingRisk Identification and MitigationAnalytical Decision-MakingTemplate DevelopmentOrals Slide DevelopmentProject SchedulingStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Federal Procurement EnvironmentsShipley Proposal Development ProcessesCompetitive ProposalsTechnical ProposalsProposal Roles and Responsibilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all proposal lifecycle activities, including pre-proposal planning, kickoff meetings, schedule development and enforcement, compliance, action/issue tracking, writing instructions, and team guidance
Develop and maintain proposal artifacts including kickoff materials, compliance matrices, proposal structures, schedules, stand-up agendas, contact lists, and review briefings
Provide structured methodologies for creative and management aspects of complex written and oral Federal Government proposals
Track solicitation updates, revise proposal artifacts, and perform compliance checks
Review proposal sections for solicitation compliance and clear, consistent win-strategy messaging
Participate in color team reviews and facilitate post-review updates and approved content changes
Facilitate solution and collaborative strategy sessions with capture and technical teams
Identify win themes, customer hot buttons, and innovative solution features and benefits
Capture, refine, document, and align proposed solutions with evaluator objectives
Collaborate with capture and solution teams on strategic messaging, graphics, and cohesive proposals emphasizing “Why SAIC”
Provide feedback and guidance to writers
Develop and use templates, tools, and standardized processes
Facilitate team communication through stand-ups, updates, progress tracking, and action-item management
Clarify and enforce proposal roles and responsibilities across capture managers, technical and subject matter experts, writers, production staff, and leadership
Collaborate with executive leadership, business development, and operations to allocate resources
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, remove barriers, and escalate issues
Navigate high-tempo proposal environments with competing priorities using analytical and data-driven decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience, or a master's degree and 8+ years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
5+ years of demonstrated experience managing winning competitive Federal Government proposals in a defined proposal role
Knowledge of the proposal development life cycle and understanding of Shipley or other proposal development processes
Experience managing large, complex, and highly technical proposals with many stakeholders and multiple interrelated plans covering technical, management, staffing, pricing, quality, and past performance
Ability to work efficiently under multiple deadlines and changing priorities
Ability to effectively manage on site/in-person and off site/largely remote proposals
Ability to collaborate and work as a leader
Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously
Effective written, visual, and verbal communication skills
Willing to travel and work surge hours
Demonstrated knowledge of federal procurement environments, including AAS/FEDSIM and OTAs
AAS/FEDSIM acquisition experience, including orals slide development, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work opportunities
Willingness to travel
Opportunity to work on high-quality Federal Government proposals
Equal Opportunity Employer