Senior Proposal Manager

Connected Logistics

Senior Proposal Manager at Connected Logistics, leading large, complex proposals for federal contracts. Overseeing proposal lifecycle and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeSpringfield • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Senior Proposal Manager for large, complex, and strategic Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Task Execution Plans (RTEPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought Notices (SSNs), and Requests for Task Order Proposals (RFTOPs).
Develop and manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, annotated outlines, proposal templates, kickoff materials, Color Team Reviews, proposal development strategies, RFI and SSN responses, and Oral proposal efforts.
Lead proposal teams consisting of internal staff, subcontractors, consultants, subject matter experts, writers, graphic designers, editors, and production personnel, ensuring proposal quality, compliance, responsiveness, and timely delivery.
Coordinate and manage all phases of the proposal lifecycle.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to enhance proposal development and knowledge management efforts.
Provide leadership and oversight for proposal strategy development, win themes, discriminators, executive summaries, management approaches, staffing approaches, transition plans, and oral presentations.
Interface directly with executive leadership, capture managers, program managers, solution architects, and teaming partners to drive proposal development activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten (10) or more years of proposal management experience.
Extensive experience managing and leading Federal Government proposal efforts, including large and complex IDIQ, GWAC, BPA, and task order proposal submissions.
Demonstrated experience managing proposal efforts across multiple Federal contract vehicles, including Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of War (DoW), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other Federal Agency procurements.
Strong understanding of Federal acquisition regulations, proposal compliance requirements, and Government procurement processes.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent proposal efforts with overlapping schedules and aggressive deadlines.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends as required to support proposal deadlines.
Ability to travel, including travel within the Continental United States on short notice.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
a great 401(k) package
generous Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal managementcompliance matricesproposal development strategiesRFP managementRTEP managementRFI managementSSN managementtask order proposal managementFederal acquisition regulationsproposal compliance requirements

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillstime managementteam managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detail