Senior Proposal Manager

Amentum

Senior Proposal Manager leading development of strategic proposals for Amentum's significant customer opportunities. Managing complex and high-priority proposal efforts with a focus on compliance and quality.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of complex and high-priority proposal efforts
Manages proposal development to integrate daily work assignments, develop project schedules, budgets, and plans
Takes end-to-end ownership and command of proposal development and related support processes
Oversees proposal writing team, reviews proposal content, and monitors quality of writing
Oversees contributions from cross-functional teams, managing schedules, deliverables, and resources
Collaborates with business development, technical leads, pricing analysts, and other stakeholders
Researches and incorporates historical data, competitive analysis, and customer trends
Manages pricing activities, ensuring alignment with the proposal scope
Acts as a primary interface during customer clarification meetings
Provides strategic guidance and mentorship to proposal team members
Monitors and enforces compliance with RFP/RFQ guidelines
Identifies and mitigates risks to proposal success
Participates in post-award reviews and lessons-learned sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 8+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree
Minimum of 5+ years of managerial or leadership experience
Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Government structure and agency acquisition procedures and policies
Must possess thorough knowledge of the federal acquisition process, FAR, and RFP sections and appendices
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and SharePoint are desirable
Strong analytical skills to oversee an entire proposal structure and cross-functional teams
Working knowledge of SharePoint administration and production processes is highly desirable
Knowledge of Shipley Proposal Development Model is highly desirable
Demonstrated track record of success in managing and delivering large proposals with high technical and cost-pricing complexity
US citizenship is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal developmentproject schedulingbudget managementcompliance monitoringrisk identificationanalytical skillsproposal writingpricing analysiscross-functional team managementfederal acquisition process

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic guidancementorshipcollaborationcommunication