Senior Proposal Manager

Senior Proposal ManagerWe are seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Proposal Manager to support a growing federal business development team. This individual will play a critical role in leading and managing proposal efforts from pre-RFP planning through final submission. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.This role requires a strategic thinker with strong writing, editing, and project management capabilities who can contribute across various business development functions while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant proposals.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the full proposal lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, coordination, development, and final submission activitiesDevelop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, schedules, and other proposal management documentationCollaborate with capture managers, technical teams, subject matter experts, and leadership to develop compelling proposal strategies and win themesFacilitate proposal reviews, including color team reviews, and manage action item resolutionAnalyze solicitation requirements to ensure proposal compliance and responsiveness to customer needsWrite, edit, and refine proposal content for clarity, consistency, organization, and overall messaging effectivenessCoordinate contributions from internal teams and external partners to ensure cohesive and timely proposal deliveryMaintain proposal repositories, past performance libraries, and proposal collaboration sites within SharePoint and Teams environmentsSupport development of RFIs, white papers, capability statements, and other business development materials as neededAssist with competitive assessments, customer pain point analysis, and overall proposal strategy developmentQualificationsBachelor’s degree required5+ years of experience managing and writing federal government proposals within IT services, engineering, or professional services environmentsProven ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detailExperience leading cross-functional proposal teams and collaborating with technical and executive stakeholdersStrong organizational, time management, and project coordination abilitiesAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe products, SharePoint, and TeamsExperience maintaining proposal repositories and knowledge management systemsWillingness to support occasional extended hours or weekend work during active proposal periodsPreferred ExperienceFamiliarity with software development, cybersecurity, cloud, or DevSecOps-related proposalsExperience supporting Department of Defense or other federal agency proposal effortsExperience using CRM platforms such as SalesforceExposure to oral presentations, video proposals, or live proposal demonstrationsExperience leveraging AI tools for proposal research, content generation, or editing supportAPMP certification or related proposal management training preferred