Manage the full lifecycle of federal government proposals, from pre-RFP planning through final submission
Ensure 100% compliance, on-time delivery, and high-quality proposal outputs
Serve as the central coordinator across Business Development, Capture, technical teams, pricing, contracts, and partners
Establish and maintain standardized proposal management processes, schedules, and communication rhythms across stakeholders
Drive proposal quality by ensuring all color reviews are completed and feedback is incorporated prior to submission
Support Business Development and Capture Managers by aligning proposal content with capture strategies, win themes, and discriminators
Contribute to improved proposal throughput, higher proposal quality, and increased win rates across the organization

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
4+ years of experience managing federal government proposals within the GovCon industry
2+ years of experience leading compliant, on-time proposal submissions for IDIQs, task orders, BPAs, and/or single-award contracts
2+ years of experience working with federal procurement regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific proposal instructions
2+ years of experience developing and maintaining proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and content plans

Proposal Manager

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