​​​​​​​Proposal Manager

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000/year

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.

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
• Coordinate 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

Preferred Experience

• 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)