Proposal Manager

Department: Business Development • Location: Remote • Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

At Nüvitek, customer success is our Ethos; together, we drive transformational outcomes. We only succeed when our customers succeed. We partner with our customers to achieve business objectives by using our proven customer-centric, value-driven business practices and service delivery methodologies.

About the role

As a critical contributor to meeting Nuvitek's mission, you will oversee the entire proposal process for government solicitations, delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal process for government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought, Task Order requests) across federal contract vehicles, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Collaborate with Business Development teams to develop winning strategies and incorporate key messages.
• Review RFPs and related documents to create compliant proposal materials.
• Analyze Section L (instructions) and Section M (evaluation criteria), build and maintain compliance matrices, and run color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) through final production and on-time submission.
• Provide guidance and coaching on persuasive writing techniques to capture teams and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate proposal meetings and events, managing discussions and materials.
• Support solution reviews and assist in developing strength statements.
• Manage proposal timelines, assignments, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain proposal libraries and stay updated on relevant platforms and tools.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Federal Procurement Process and the FAR.
• Experience leading or supporting proposals for Civilian (Civil) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
• Experience managing proposals across multiple contract types and vehicles, including Task Orders (TOs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements.
• Excellent writing, editing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint, with the ability to work with web applications for collaboration and tracking.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience with proposal compliance audits and delivering project solutions to federal clients.
• Ability to give clear, concise directions and organize large volumes of information.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet deadlines.
• Resilience and ability to manage stress, with a sense of humor to navigate tense situations.

Nice to have

• Experience coordinating multiple proposal efforts simultaneously.
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Expertise with MS Office suite and PDF programs.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and provide quality products.
• APMP certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional) or formal Shipley proposal training.
• Familiarity with GWACs, the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), and agency-specific IDIQ vehicles, along with past performance and pricing volume coordination.

Pay

$130,000 - $150,000 / year

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401K
• Paid Time Off