Federal Proposal Specialist

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Federal Proposal Specialist to support the development of compliant, competitive, and winning proposals for U.S. Government contracts. This role is responsible for end-to-end proposal execution, including technical narrative development, pricing review, and coordination with cross-functional teams, to deliver high-quality, on-time submissions aligned with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.This will be a hybrid position. After onboarding and relevant training, this person will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week and work remotely the other 2 days. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of supporting or leading winning proposals across civilian and federal agencies, with deep expertise in proposal compliance, pricing models, and competitive positioning.COMPENSATION: $85k - $110k annually depending on experience. Key ResponsibilitiesProposal Development & ManagementLead full lifecycle proposal development—from pre-RFP shaping through submission and post-submittal debriefsAnalyze solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) to extract requirements from Sections L & M and translate into compliant response structuresDevelop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and schedulesWrite, edit, and review technical, management, and past performance volumesEnsure alignment with agency mission, evaluation criteria, and win themesPricing & Cost Volume Quality AssuranceEnsure pricing strategies aligned with competitive positioning and profitability goalsReview detailed cost models, including: Labor categories and mapping to GSA schedules or contract requirementsDirect and indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A)Basis of Estimate (BOE) narrativesEnsure compliance with FAR, agency-specific pricing instructions, and cost realism expectationsSupport pricing reviews, "what-if" scenarios, and competitive price-to-win analysesCompliance & Quality AssuranceEnsure proposals are fully compliant with FAR, DFARS (if applicable), and solicitation requirementsLead color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and incorporate feedbackMaintain version control and proposal artifactsCross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with Capture Managers, SMEs, Finance, Contracts, and LeadershipCoordinate with subcontractors and teaming partners on inputs and pricing contributionsSupport teaming agreements and data callsPost-Submission ActivitiesSupport or lead responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs)Participate in debrief analysis and lessons learnedTools & SystemsMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Proposal tools (e.g., SharePoint, Loopio, RFPIO, GovWin)Pricing tools (Excel-based models, cost estimation tools)CRM (zoho, salesforce)RequirementsRequired Qualifications 5-10+ years of experience in federal proposal developmentDemonstrated experience supporting or leading winning federal proposalsStrong knowledge of: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Proposal structures (Technical, Management, Past Performance, Cost)Experience reviewing cost volumes and pricing models for federal contractsExcellent writing, editing, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlinesPreferred QualificationsExperience with GSA Schedules, IDIQs, GWACs (e.g., OASIS+, CIO-SP4, SEWP)Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, English, Public Administration, or related fieldExperience with price-to-win (PTW) analysisAPMP Certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional)BenefitsMPF Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.