Proposal Manager

SteerBridge

Proposal Manager leading high-quality proposals for federal government contracts at SteerBridge Strategies. Overseeing lifecycle from solicitation analysis through submission with a focus on compliance and quality.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full proposal lifecycle for federal government opportunities, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and delivering high-quality proposals. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and developing strategies to enhance win probability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal ManagementFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) ComplianceProposal Writing and EditingCross-Functional CollaborationSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

Proposal Lifecycle ManagementRFP AnalysisProposal SchedulingCompliance Matrices DevelopmentTechnical Information Gathering

Soft Skills

CommunicationTime ManagementTeam CoordinationProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Proposal DocumentationProposal TemplatesProposal Libraries

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ContractingRequests for Proposals (RFPs)Requests for Information (RFIs)Requests for Quotations (RFQs)Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Residency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle for federal government opportunities from solicitation release through final submission.
Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and win themes.
Coordinate proposal activities with capture managers, business development, technical teams, subcontractors, and subject matter experts.
Write, edit, and review proposal content to ensure accuracy, clarity, compliance, and consistency.
Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate complex concepts into compelling proposal responses.
Manage multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
Ensure all proposal deliverables comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and company quality standards.
Maintain proposal documentation, templates, lessons learned, and proposal libraries.
Support color team reviews and incorporate reviewer feedback into final proposal submissions.
Collaborate with leadership to develop proposal strategies that increase win probability.
Assist with continuous process improvement initiatives for proposal development and management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
An active security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one is required.
Must reside within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting federal government contracting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays