Proposal Manager

hatch I.T.

Proposal Manager leading the development of winning proposals for Department of Defense and federal government customers. Requires strong skills in federal acquisition processes and proposal lifecycle management.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage end-to-end proposal activities including schedule development, kickoff, compliance reviews, color team reviews, production and delivery.
Orchestrate cross-functional proposal teams including capture managers, solution architects, SMEs, pricing and contracts to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
Analyze RFPs/RFIs/SOWs to develop compliant outlines, content plans, and proposal strategies. Ensure strict adherence to solicitation requirements and internal quality standards.
Contribute to proposal sections (management, past performance, executive summary, etc) and review drafts for clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness.
Develop and maintain proposal templates, style guides, and content libraries. Recommend process improvements and tools to enhance proposal operations.
Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and partners/subcontractors. Facilitate effective communication to maintain alignment and momentum.
Organize and lead Pink, Red, and Gold Team reviews; consolidate feedback and drive revisions to strengthen proposal quality.
Support debriefs, lessons learned, and post-proposal assessments to inform continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret Clearance or higher.
Bachelor's Degree in English, Business, Communications or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
Five+ years of experience managing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and government proposal standards.
Experienced with MS Office, SharePoint, Google Box, Adobe Acrobat, and proposal management tools
Understanding and experience in Federal procurement process and regulations.
Evidence of a successful track record of high-quality, high-scoring proposals.
Ability to work both on a team and independently.
Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Use of Generative AI tools to enhance and accelerate the proposal process is highly sought for this position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead and manage end-to-end proposal activities including schedule development, kickoff, compliance reviews, color team reviews, production and delivery.
Orchestrate cross-functional proposal teams including capture managers, solution architects, SMEs, pricing and contracts to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
Analyze RFPs/RFIs/SOWs to develop compliant outlines, content plans, and proposal strategies. Ensure strict adherence to solicitation requirements and internal quality standards.
Contribute to proposal sections (management, past performance, executive summary, etc) and review drafts for clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness.
Develop and maintain proposal templates, style guides, and content libraries. Recommend process improvements and tools to enhance proposal operations.
Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and partners/subcontractors. Facilitate effective communication to maintain alignment and momentum.
Organize and lead Pink, Red, and Gold Team reviews; consolidate feedback and drive revisions to strengthen proposal quality.
Support debriefs, lessons learned, and post-proposal assessments to inform continuous improvement. 🎯 Requirements
Active Secret Clearance or higher.
Bachelor's Degree in English, Business, Communications or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
Five+ years of experience managing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and government proposal standards.
Experienced with MS Office, SharePoint, Google Box, Adobe Acrobat, and proposal management tools
Understanding and experience in Federal procurement process and regulations.
Evidence of a successful track record of high-quality, high-scoring proposals.
Ability to work both on a team and independently.
Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal managementcontent developmentRFP analysiscompliance reviewsprocess improvementwritingproject managementteam leadershipGenerative AI toolsFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationalteamworkindependencetime managementpersuasivenessfeedback consolidationstakeholder liaisonadaptabilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Active Secret ClearanceBachelor's Degreeadvanced degree (preferred)