Federal Proposal Manager — Hybrid Schedule

Meyers Thorne; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Generous PTO

Hybrid schedule

Licensure support

Training & education

Job summary

AE Works is seeking a Federal Proposal Manager to lead and manage complex federal proposals from inception to submission. The role requires strategic thinking, top-tier writing, and strong project management, working with architects, engineers, and leadership.

You will oversee content creation, coordinate with marketing and technical staff, and drive proposal strategy while ensuring compliance and high-quality output for a range of agencies and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in proposal development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, with familiarity in proposal management software.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of complex proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements and alignment with the firm's strategic goals; manage proposal schedules and deadlines to keep pursuits on track.
• Craft compelling proposal content that clearly communicates the firm's value proposition, expertise, and differentiators; edit and proofread all materials for clarity, grammar, and compliance.
• Partner with technical staff, the marketing team, and senior leadership to gather the information and insights needed for proposal development; lead and facilitate proposal strategy sessions.
• Research prospective clients, competitors, and market trends to inform and sharpen proposal strategies.
• Ensure all proposals meet a high standard of quality, accuracy, and consistency with the firm's brand and messaging.
• Continuously refine the proposal process by incorporating feedback, lessons learned, and industry best practices.
• Engage with clients throughout the proposal process to clarify requirements, gather feedback, and present proposal elements as needed.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Proposal management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/English

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

AE Works is seeking a Federal Proposal Manager to lead and manage complex federal proposals from inception to submission. The role requires strategic thinking, top-tier writing, and strong project management, working with architects, engineers, and leadership.

You will oversee content creation, coordinate with marketing and technical staff, and drive proposal strategy while ensuring compliance and high-quality output for a range of agencies and opportunities.