Proposal Manager

KBR, Inc.

Proposal Manager leading the proposal development process ensuring high-quality submissions at KBR. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client requirements and deadlines.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeHouston • Alabama, Maryland, Ohio, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading proposal development processes, ensuring compliance and quality while effectively managing resources and timelines. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for translating complex information into compelling proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMicrosoft Office SuiteProposal Management ToolsGovernment Contracting Processes

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentRFP AnalysisContent WritingEditingReviewingResource AllocationQuality AssuranceBest Practices ImplementationProposal SchedulingCompetitive Proposal Success

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Proposal Management CertificationProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Complex Technical ProposalsSecurity ClearanceProposal Content RepositoryBusiness CommunicationsProposal Templates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from initial RFP analysis to submission
Coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and contributors to gather necessary information for proposal content
Provides leadership and direction to managers or professional staff
Develop and maintain proposal schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines
Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet proposal requirements
Write, edit, and review proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements
Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate complex information into compelling proposals
Conduct thorough reviews to ensure proposals meet the highest quality standards
Implement best practices in proposal development to enhance overall quality and competitiveness
Interact with BD and Operations personnel to clarify requirements and address queries during the proposal development process
Foster positive relationships across teams through professional and effective communication
Contribute to maintaining a repository of proposal content, templates, and reusable materials to streamline future proposal development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field
Typically 9+ years of proven experience in proposal management, business development, or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools
Master's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field (preferred)
Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management (preferred)
Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals (preferred)
Familiarity with government contracting processes (preferred)
Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals (preferred)
Current security clearance (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with company match
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
AD&D
flexible spending account
disability
paid time off
flexible work schedule
career advancement through professional training and development