Proposal Manager

About the role

SAIC is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager for its Proposal Development Center in Reston, VA. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Subject Matter Experts to manage the development of written proposals and oral presentation slides.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of proposal lifecycle activities, including pre-proposal planning, kickoff meetings, schedule development and enforcement, compliance, action/issue tracking, writing instructions, and team guidance
• Develop and maintain proposal artifacts such as kickoff materials, compliance matrix, proposal structure, schedules, daily stand-up agendas, team contact lists, and review briefings
• Provide a structured methodology and process for both the creative and management aspects of complex responses for both written and oral Federal Government proposals
• Ensure compliance across the proposal by tracking solicitation updates, revising critical artifacts (e.g., schedules, outlines, matrices, slides), and performing regular compliance checks
• Review and analyze proposal sections for compliance with solicitation requirements and for clear, consistent messaging of win strategies
• Participate in color team reviews and recovery, including facilitating post-review updates and implementing approved content changes
• Facilitate solution and collaborative strategy development sessions with capture and technical teams, identifying win themes, customer hot buttons, and innovative solution features/benefits to align client requirements across both written and orals proposals
• Capture and communicate proposed solutions during brainstorming sessions, applying critical thinking to refine, document, and align inputs with evaluator objectives
• Collaborate with capture and solution teams to develop strategic messaging, impactful graphics, and cohesive proposals that emphasize "Why SAIC" messaging
• Leverage advanced proposal tools and frameworks to enhance narrative impact and align content with SAIC's methodologies and win strategies
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to writers to refine content for accuracy, compliance, and narrative impact
• Develop, refine, and/or utilize templates, tools, and standardized processes to streamline proposal development in alignment with industry and SAIC best practices
• Facilitate team communication through daily stand-ups, regular updates, progress tracking, and the management of action items
• Clarify and enforce proposal roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment and accountability across capture managers, technical and subject matter experts, writers, production staff, and leadership
• Collaborate with executive leadership, business development, and operations to allocate adequate resources and support high-quality, timely proposal submissions
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and remove barriers for team members by escalating needs and addressing issues for timely resolution
• Navigate dynamic, high-tempo proposal environments with competing priorities by applying analytical expertise and data-driven decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience. Masters and 8 years. 4 additional years can be used in lieu of a degree
• Candidates must be U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance
• 5 to 10 years of demonstrated experience managing winning competitive Federal Government proposals in a defined proposal role
• Knowledge of the proposal development life cycle and understanding of Shipley or other proposal development processes
• Experience managing large, complex, and highly technical proposals with many stakeholders, and multiple interrelated plans dealing with technical, management, staffing, pricing, quality, and past performance
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and successfully under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities
• Ability to effectively manage on site/in-person and off site/largely remote proposals
• Ability to collaborate and work as a leader
• Effective written, visual, and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of management and content developers
• Willing to travel; willing to work surge hours
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal procurement environments, including specialized acquisition pathways such as AAS/FEDSIM, OTAs, etc.

Qualifications

• Desired Qualifications: Experience with AAS/FEDSIM acquisition, including orals slide development

Pay

The target salary range for this position is $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.