Proposal Manager

Coordinate the development, production, and submission of proposals for government and commercial solicitations Manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, content collection, reviews, and final deliverables Collaborate with business development, capture, contracts, legal, finance, and technical teams to gather and organize proposal content Review solicitation requirements and ensure proposal responses comply with customer instructions and company standards Identify contractual requirements, risks, and compliance considerations supporting proposal and capture efforts Maintain proposal repositories, templates, past performance records, and business development resources Track proposal status, milestones, and submission metrics Assist with post-submission customer communications, debriefings, and lessons learned Improve proposal processes, tools, and best practices as the company grows Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Legal Studies, English, or equivalent work experience 8+ years of professional experience in proposal management, coordination, or a related role Experience preparing federal government and commercial RFx responses Familiarity with federal acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS requirements, and OTAs Exceptional organizational, project management, and document management skills Experience with proposal or document collaboration tools Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance Applicants must be U.S. citizens to obtain and maintain a security clearance APMP certification or other formal proposal management training/certification is desired Prior Contract Administrator, Contracts Specialist, or Legal Assistant experience is desired Experience in fast-growing companies or start-up environments is desired Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in proposal management, including the coordination of government and commercial solicitations, compliance with federal acquisition processes, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. Proficient in managing proposal schedules, content collection, and improving proposal processes to enhance efficiency. Highest-signal resume keywords Proposal Management Federal Acquisition Processes Document Management APMP Certification Project Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Proposal Coordination RFx Response Preparation Compliance Matrix Management Content Collection Risk Identification Proposal Repository Maintenance Submission Metrics Tracking Contractual Requirement Analysis Document Collaboration Tools Lessons Learned Analysis Soft Skills Organizational Skills Strong Written Communication Strong Verbal Communication Ability to Manage Competing Priorities Ability to Meet Tight Deadlines Certifications & Qualifications APMP Certification Industry Keywords Government Solicitations Commercial Solicitations FAR/DFARS Requirements OTAs Proposal Processes Business Development Capture Management Contract Administration Fast-Growing Companies Start-Up Environments #J-18808-Ljbffr