Sr. Proposal Manager (6324)

About the role

As our Sr. Proposal Manager, you will work with all levels of our Management, Technical Leads/SMEs, Pricing, Contracts, and Recruiting teams to manage, develop, and shape proposal strategies. You will coordinate the proposal preparation activities, from capturing competitive and unique differentiators to ultimately crafting winning proposals. You must have professional leadership skills including superior communication and collaboration skills, and a demonstrated ability to direct and orchestrate large, multi-contractor team efforts. The successful candidate will need to be a flexible team leader who functions well in a tight deadline-oriented environment, which includes being available to work overtime, evenings, and weekends to ensure a strong delivery. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and orchestrate the development of high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals across six major practice areas (Human-Centered Design, Applied Intelligence, DevSecOps, Cloud, Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT) and three business units.
• Drive end-to-end proposal management for large-scale proposals and support development of the team’s aptitude and alignment with MetroStar’s business development lifecycle (BDLC).
• Coach and mentor proposal contributors to strengthen team capability, collaboration, and consistency in applying best practices and proven processes.

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance (Active U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance).

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a Proposal Manager owning end-to-end Federal proposal lifecycles.
• Led winning proposals for large, complex, or strategic Federal IT opportunities.
• Translate solicitation requirements (Sections L, M, and C) into complete, concise, and compliant responses aligned to evaluation criteria.
• Led multiple concurrent proposals (typically 2 at a time), building and managing schedules and contributors to deliver on-time, high-quality submissions.
• Lead cross-functional teams (SMEs, capture, pricing, subcontractors, contracts, recruiting, leadership), holding contributors accountable under tight deadlines, and take a hands‑on approach to resolving content gaps and keeping development moving.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, using tools like compliance matrices and structured reviews to manage complex moving parts while maintaining quality and compliance.

Skills

• Clear, confident communicator comfortable engaging executives, technical SMEs, and contributors at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience using Shipley or similar methodologies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Pay

Salary range: $115,000 - $147,000. The final salary offered will be based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, responsibilities, organizational needs, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for additional compensation, including performance‑based bonuses, company‑paid training and/or certifications, and referral bonuses, as well as bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.