Senior Proposal Manager leading the development of high-quality responses to solicitations. Collaborating with teams to create compelling proposals for federal and commercial sectors.
Responsibilities
Oversee the full lifecycle of proposal creation, including writing, editing, compliance checks, and production
Lead and coordinate efforts with capture managers, subject matter experts, writers, and graphic designers to develop winning proposals
Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, win strategies, and themes that align with solicitation requirements and business objectives
Guide and mentor proposal staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Conduct kick-off meetings, color team reviews, and daily status calls to ensure alignment and progress
Write, edit, and refine proposal sections, including executive summaries, management plans, past performance, and staffing plans, integrating strategic themes and discriminators
Ensure proposals are compliant with solicitation requirements
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred (fields such as English, Literature, Business, or a related discipline are ideal)
Minimum of 5–8 years of experience managing federal proposal processes, with expertise in IT services, cybersecurity, or professional solutions a plus.
In-depth understanding of federal procurement processes and solicitation requirements - FAR 15 and 16
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desktop publishing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, InDesign)
Benefits
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package
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