Senior Proposal Manager
Agile Defense
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: McLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Oversee the full lifecycle of proposal creation, including writing, editing, compliance checks, and production, ensuring adherence to solicitation requirements and deadlines.
- 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 clear, persuasive, and compliant with all solicitation instructions, including Section L and M requirements.
- Maintain solicitation documents and proposal artifacts on collaboration platforms such as SharePoint or MS Teams.
- Conduct post-submission reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future proposal processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (fields such as English, Literature, Business, or a related discipline are ideal). Equivalent experience or certifications (e.g., APMP, Shipley) will also be considered.
- 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
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
proposal writingeditingcompliance checksproposal schedulingwin strategiesmanagement plansstaffing plansfederal proposal processescybersecurityIT services
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationteam managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingorganizationattention to detailpersuasiveness
Certifications
APMPShipley