Proposal Manager

Job Title: Proposal Manager Location: 8201 Greensboro Dr, Suite 500E, 5th Floor, McLean VA - 22102 (Hybrid Working - 2-3 days in office) Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Proposal Manager to lead and manage the complete proposal lifecycle. This includes working closely with the Business Development (BD) and Capture teams to develop win themes, making go/no-go recommendations, and ensuring the submission of compliant, high-quality proposals. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional technical writing, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of federal procurement processes and tools. Roles and Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, including RFI responses, white papers, resumes, and past performance citations. Interpret RFP requirements and develop proposal templates, outlines, compliance matrices, production checklists, and bid and proposal budgets. Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) and manage the full RFP lifecycle, from solicitation analysis to final submission. Collaborate with internal teams and partners to develop compliant, high-quality proposals that align with federal government requirements. Lead the development of proposals for federal IT contracts, ensuring all content meets compliance and quality standards. Coordinate and collaborate with Capture Managers, Proposal Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Program Managers, and Support Leads. Research and organize solutions and reusable content for proposal submissions. Edit, format, and review documents to ensure compliance with RFP requirements and corporate quality standards. Lead proposal meetings, including Kick-Off Meetings, Color Team Reviews, and Proposal Reviews. Develop and maintain proposal schedules and report progress to stakeholders. Ensure accurate and compliant proposal submissions, adhering to editorial specifications and branding standards. Participate in and contribute to the upkeep of Proposal Operations reference databases, including Proposal Content, Graphics, Past Performance, and Reusable Assets. Manage proposal document production, including printing, binding, CD Rom creation, and shipping. Collect and compile lessons learned to improve future proposal processes. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience working on federal government IT proposals. Experience with proposal operations reference databases, such as Graphics and Reusable Assets. Strong understanding of federal proposal compliance, procurement processes, and RFP development best practices. Demonstrated ability to develop win themes and go/no-go recommendations. Advanced knowledge of proposal production tools and techniques. Certification in proposal management or technical writing is a plus. Key Skills Proposal lifecycle management RFP and RFI responses Federal Government IT proposals Federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) Compliance matrices Proposal templates and schedules Technical writing and editing Collaboration with SMEs and Capture Managers Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe Agile/Scrum methodologies IT Service Management systems (e.g., ServiceNow) Time management and prioritization People skills and teamwork #J-18808-Ljbffr