Proposal Manager
Global Dimensions, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Lead end-to-end development of compliant, compelling proposals, including RFP analysis, outline creation, schedule development, writing, editing, and final production.
- Manage multiple concurrent proposals, often with short turnaround times (including 72-hour task order responses).
- Facilitate color team reviews, solutioning discussions, and content development sessions with technical SMEs, BD, and leadership.
- Develop and enforce proposal schedules, compliance matrices, templates, and version control practices.
- Write clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal sections, including technical, management, past performance, and staffing narratives.
- Translate SME input into polished, customer-focused content.
- Maintain and expand a library of reusable proposal content, resumes, and past performance materials.
- Support early capture activities by contributing to win strategy, customer analysis, competitor assessments, and solution development.
- Participate in BD pipeline reviews and teaming discussions.
- Assist BD with shaping activities, pipeline management, and opportunity qualification.
- Introduce and champion proposal best practices in an environment where proposals may be viewed as administrative rather than strategic.
- Establish repeatable processes, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
- Educate internal stakeholders on proposal roles, expectations, and timelines.
- Coordinate across remote teams, subcontractors, and partners to gather inputs and ensure timely delivery.
- Proactively communicate risks, gaps, and needs to leadership (owner).
- Build strong relationships with SMEs and BD staff to improve proposal readiness and solution quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing and writing federal government proposals; small-business experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously with minimal oversight.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize technical information.
- Experience with rapid-turnaround task orders and IDIQ environments.
- Familiarity with Shipley or similar proposal methodologies (formal certification a plus).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative tools (Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment with high accountability.
- **Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience supporting BD and capture activities in a small or growing organization.
- Ability to introduce structure and process where limited frameworks currently exist.
- Knowledge of federal contracting, FAR/DFARS, and government procurement cycles.
- Graphic design or desktop publishing experience (e.g., PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe) is a plus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
proposal writingeditingRFP analysiscontent developmentcompliance matricesversion controlstorytellinggraphic designdesktop publishingfederal government proposals
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingindependent worktime managementproblem solvingteam collaborationprocess improvementstrategic thinkingadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
Shipley certificationproposal methodologies certification