Proposal Manager
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead and manage federal government proposal efforts. This is a fully remote position where you'll oversee the entire proposal lifecycle, from reviewing opportunities to submitting compliant, high-quality proposals. The ideal candidate has experience with federal proposals, enjoys working independently, and can manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of federal proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought, and task orders).
- Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and timelines.
- Write, edit, and review proposal content, including technical approaches, management plans, staffing plans, executive summaries, and past performance.
- Cook up proposal kickoff meetings, color team reviews, and final submissions.
- Ensure proposals are compliant, accurate, and submitted on time.
- Maintain proposal templates, resumes, and reusable content libraries.
- Support capture planning, win strategies, and business development activities.
- Help improve proposal processes and establish best practices across the organization.
- Collaborate with leadership, business development, recruiters, technical teams, and subcontractors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing and writing federal government proposals.
- Experience supporting small business federal contractors is preferred.
- Strong proposal writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Experience with IDIQs, GWACs, and task order proposals.
- Knowledge of Shipley proposal methodology (certification preferred).
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and the federal procurement process.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple proposals.
- Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) proposal experience.
- Experience supporting capture management and business development.
- Experience creating proposal processes, templates, and content libraries.
- Knowledge of proposal graphics or visualization tools (Visio, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing and writing federal government proposals.
- Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) proposal experience.
Skills
- Strong proposal writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Experience with IDIQs, GWACs, and task order proposals.
- Knowledge of Shipley proposal methodology (certification preferred).
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and the federal procurement process.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple proposals.
- Knowledge of proposal graphics or visualization tools (Visio, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint).
Benefits
Bright Vision Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.
Pay
$80,000 - $120,000/year
Schedule
Remote (U.S.)