Senior Proposal Manager

Capgemini Government Solutions

Sr. Proposal Manager leading proposal teams for federal contracts at Capgemini Government Solutions.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end execution of complex federal proposals, from shaping through submission
Partner with Capture to develop win strategies, themes, and discriminators
Lead cross-functional teams (technical, pricing, BD, SMEs) to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals
Drive proposal planning, compliance, schedules, and execution across all volumes
Serve as lead writer/editor, elevating clarity, consistency, and strategic messaging
Facilitate color team reviews and drive recovery actions
Collaborate with BD to track opportunities and support pursuit positioning
Contribute to knowledge management, process improvement, and proposal best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
7+ years of proposal management experience leading $50M–$100M+ federal government contracts
3+ years leading complex, cross-functional proposal teams (matrixed, internal/external) using APMP and/or Shipley methodologies
Strong knowledge of FAR-based procurement and the full proposal lifecycle
Experience with federal acquisition processes (civilian and/or defense) and compliant proposal development
Proficiency with market research tools (e.g., GovWinIQ, eBuy, SAM.gov, FPDS)
Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple fast-paced deadlines independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level writing
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Team-oriented mindset with interest in long-term growth and developing business development capabilities
Ability to work hybrid onsite in McLean, VA multiple days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal managementfederal government contractscross-functional team leadershipAPMP methodologyShipley methodologyFAR-based procurementproposal lifecyclecompliant proposal developmentmarket researchscheduling

Soft Skills

planningorganizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationteam-oriented mindsetability to manage deadlinesstrategic messagingcollaborationprocess improvementknowledge management