{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"54ee442b6fc0b35b70573efa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/54ee442b6fc0b35b70573efa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/54ee442b6fc0b35b70573efa","title":"Proposal Manager","description":"Description\r\nCentennial Technologies seeks a proposal manager to lead proposal development and support federal customers. This role requires a strong understanding of effectively developing, managing, and writing winning Federal Government proposals using industry best practices.\r\nThe Proposal Manager will lead end-to-end proposal development efforts, ensuring compliance, quality, and alignment with win strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams, capture managers, and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in managing multiple concurrent proposal efforts in a fast-paced federal environment.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nProvides oversight of proposal staff and writing teams; manage and incorporate teammate/subcontractor contributions.\r\nParticipates in formulating and reviewing proposal win strategies/themes, discriminator development, and graphics development.\r\nWrite and edit proposal content using new and existing content from library.\r\nSupport graphic development for small- to large-scale strategic proposals.\r\nAssists with appropriate use of graphics and other communication techniques.\r\nAssists Capture Managers with the development of proposal schedules.\r\nManages compliance, quality, and the timely submission of proposals.\r\nManages and controls proposal activities as per the schedule and the RFP's requirements.\r\nSupports the development of and maintenance of a proposal resource library.\r\nAssists and facilitates technical approach/management approach storyboarding and writing processes, ensuring a solution coincides with win themes and research.\r\nPerform detailed analysis of the proposal requirements, contributing to and understanding the high-level proposal strategy while tracking compliance.\r\nCreate proposal-related documents such as compliance matrices, win themes, proposal outlines, schedules, proposal-related questions to the government, storyboards, color review documents, final proposal documents, and oral presentation materials.\r\nManage team members, issue data calls, and track and manage deliverables from a diverse internal technical and management personnel team.\r\nDevelop and implement structured, repeatable proposal processes tailored to unique requirements and circumstances.\r\nUnderstands the Government evaluation and source selection process (i.e., FAR, DFAR, and procurement/contracting procedures).\r\nSupports cost-price volume development.\r\nManages quick turnaround task order responses for existing IDIQ/BPA contracts.\r\nKey Qualifications\r\nFive or more years of relevant experience in Federal proposal coordination, management, and writing.\r\nHighly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and management skills.\r\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and multitask in a dynamic work environment.\r\nDemonstrated experience supporting, managing, and developing proposal volumes (technical, solution, cost, and others).\r\nDemonstrated experience developing and applying proposal management tools including but not limited to the following: proposal schedule, outline, compliance matrix, kick-off, storyboards, mockups, color review in-briefs and others.\r\nDemonstrated experience applying the rigor of formal proposal processes in developing proposals.\r\nStrong English language skills, excellent attention to detail, and sound decision-making.\r\nExperience with developing oral presentations is desired.\r\nAbility to perform comprehensive and unbiased compliance reviews.\r\nBachelor's degree in applicable field (English, writing, communications, business, etc.)\r\nInterest in and an ability to understand basic technology and process concepts.\r\nProficiency in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe.\r\nMust be able to come to the office four times a week.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience supporting federal proposals across multiple agencies or contract vehicles.\r\nExposure to large-scale strategic proposals and task order responses.\r\nFamiliarity with proposal automation tools, content libraries, and knowledge management systems.\r\nStrong collaboration skills with capture, technical, and executive leadership teams.\r\nWork Conditions\r\nLocation: Hybrid – At least 4 days onsite in Tysons Corner, VA.\r\nJob Type: Full-time\r\nBenefits and Perks\r\nMedical and Vision Insurance – Centennial covers 80% of employee and family premium costs, making high-quality healthcare affordable for you and your loved ones.\r\nDental Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for employees.\r\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance – Fully employer-paid, providing financial security and peace of mind.\r\nLife Insurance – Company-paid coverage to support you and your family.\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – A competitive 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to support your long-term financial goals.\r\nPaid Time Off & Federal Holidays – A generous paid time off program and 11 paid federal holidays that support balance, flexibility, and time to recharge.\r\nMetro Reimbursement – Transportation benefits to help offset commuting costs and make getting to work easier and more affordable.\r\nWork Environment and Culture\r\nCollaborative, respectful, and inclusive culture.\r\nDirect access to leadership and decision-makers.\r\nOpportunity to work on high-impact federal modernization programs.\r\nRecognition programs for outstanding performance 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This role requires a strong understanding of effectively developing, managing, and writing winning Federal Government proposals using industry best practices.\r\nThe Proposal Manager will lead end-to-end proposal development efforts, ensuring compliance, quality, and alignment with win strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams, capture managers, and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in managing multiple concurrent proposal efforts in a fast-paced federal environment.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nProvides oversight of proposal staff and writing teams; manage and incorporate teammate/subcontractor contributions.\r\nParticipates in formulating and reviewing proposal win strategies/themes, discriminator development, and graphics development.\r\nWrite and edit proposal content using new and existing content from library.\r\nSupport graphic development for small- to large-scale strategic proposals.\r\nAssists with appropriate use of graphics and other communication techniques.\r\nAssists Capture Managers with the development of proposal schedules.\r\nManages compliance, quality, and the timely submission of proposals.\r\nManages and controls proposal activities as per the schedule and the RFP's requirements.\r\nSupports the development of and maintenance of a proposal resource library.\r\nAssists and facilitates technical approach/management approach storyboarding and writing processes, ensuring a solution coincides with win themes and research.\r\nPerform detailed analysis of the proposal requirements, contributing to and understanding the high-level proposal strategy while tracking compliance.\r\nCreate proposal-related documents such as compliance matrices, win themes, proposal outlines, schedules, proposal-related questions to the government, storyboards, color review documents, final proposal documents, and oral presentation materials.\r\nManage team members, issue data calls, and track and manage deliverables from a diverse internal technical and management personnel team.\r\nDevelop and implement structured, repeatable proposal processes tailored to unique requirements and circumstances.\r\nUnderstands the Government evaluation and source selection process (i.e., FAR, DFAR, and procurement/contracting procedures).\r\nSupports cost-price volume development.\r\nManages quick 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