Senior Proposal Manager

Senior Proposal Manager

Location: Northern Virginia (Hybrid)

Industry: Government Contracting & Professional Services

Pay: $165000 - $175000 / Year DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings program, paid time off, and additional employee-focused benefits.

About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established professional services organization seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to support strategic growth initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex proposal efforts, collaborate with executive leadership, and play a key role in securing new business opportunities.

Job Description

The Senior Proposal Manager will own the full proposal lifecycle and oversee the development and delivery of competitive proposals, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant submissions. This individual will manage multiple pursuits simultaneously while helping drive process improvements and proposal excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal development process from opportunity assessment through final submission.
• Manage proposal schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
• Supervise and mentor proposal staff while supporting workload prioritization across active pursuits.
• Analyze solicitation requirements and develop proposal strategies that align with customer objectives.
• Facilitate proposal planning meetings, content development sessions, and review cycles.
• Partner with subject matter experts, business development professionals, operational leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and responsiveness.
• Develop compliance documentation and oversee adherence to solicitation requirements.
• Coordinate collection and maintenance of supporting materials, including organizational experience, project summaries, and personnel qualifications.
• Support proposal process improvements, content management initiatives, and knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Ensure all proposal submissions meet organizational quality standards and established procedures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing and developing proposals within a government contracting or professional services environment.
• Prior experience leading proposal teams and coordinating cross-functional contributors.
• Able to be in the office 3-4 days a week.
• Strong understanding of proposal development best practices and structured review processes.
• Demonstrated success developing compelling technical, management, and corporate proposal content.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and proposal development tools.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and competitive bidding environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management capabilities.

Additional Details

• High-visibility role with significant interaction across leadership teams.
• Opportunity to influence proposal strategy and business growth initiatives.

Perks

• Competitive compensation package
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.