Proposal Manager with Security Clearance

About the Role

QinetiQ seeks an experienced Proposal Manager to join a growing proposal operations and growth organization. This individual will play a key role in solving challenging missions across both domestic and international government markets, bringing a proven track record of successfully leading federal proposals and managing international proposal efforts.

Responsibilities

• Continue to develop and refine proposal processes, templates, and procedures from pre-RFP through post-RFP phases.
• Mentor proposal team members, train staff on best practices, and provide leadership as the company expands its domestic and international footprint.
• Engage with Capture Managers, Delivery SMEs, and Solution Architects to craft proposal strategy and develop compelling messaging, ensuring the win strategy, technical solution, win themes, discriminators, compliance, and a clear understanding of requirements are well-articulated and consistent throughout the final proposal documents.
• Drive the proposal process to meet milestones per corporate processes (e.g., color reviews) and support writing and editing (technical and format).
• Set schedules, create outlines, build compliance matrices, lead proposal kickoffs, guide content creators, and manage graphics coordination.
• Interpret technical and management requirements of U.S. Federal Government and international government solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, RTEPs), recommend response strategies, and ensure proposals are compliant with applicable instructions and regulations.
• Manage multiple large and complex proposals simultaneously, including those supporting U.S. government agencies and international partners.
• Update, refine, and enhance the Proposal Standard Operating Procedures to reflect industry best practices and global compliance requirements.
• Manage a SharePoint-based proposal management system and maintain a repository of high-quality response templates and gold plate examples (e.g., management plans, transition plans, past performance).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing all phases and components of federal government proposals, including orals.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience writing proposals for professional services and technology-centric solutions.
• Experience managing GWAC and IDIQ proposals.
• Familiarity with proposal responses for international defense/security customers or multinational government partnerships preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment, with flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Federal procurement processes and standard proposal development methodologies.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Expert-level Microsoft Word proficiency (templates, styles, macros); strong desktop publishing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience managing proposals as part of a large systems integrator or international defense contractor.
• Proficiency with MS SharePoint.
• Experience with international business development or proposals supporting NATO, FMS, or allied government customers strongly preferred.