Proposal Manager - Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of compliant, compelling proposals, including RFP analysis, outline creation, schedule development, writing, editing, and final production
• Manage multiple concurrent proposals, often with short turnaround times (including 72-hour task order responses)
• Facilitate color team reviews, solutioning discussions, and content development sessions with technical SMEs, BD, and leadership
• Develop and enforce proposal schedules, compliance matrices, templates, and version control practices

Writing & Content Development

• Write clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal sections, including technical, management, past performance, and staffing narratives
• Translate SME input into polished, customer-focused content
• Maintain and expand a library of reusable proposal content, resumes, and past performance materials

Capture & BD Support

• Support early capture activities by contributing to win strategy, customer analysis, competitor assessments, and solution development
• Participate in BD pipeline reviews and teaming discussions
• Aid BD with shaping activities, pipeline management, and opportunity qualification

Process Improvement & Organizational Maturity

• Introduce and champion proposal best practices in an environment where proposals may be viewed as administrative rather than strategic
• Establish repeatable processes, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and quality
• Education internal stakeholders on proposal roles, expectations, and timelines

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate across remote teams, subcontractors, and partners to gather inputs and ensure timely delivery
• Proactively communicate risks, gaps, and needs to leadership (owner)
• Build strong relationships with SMEs and BD staff to improve proposal readiness and solution quality