Federal Proposals Lead — Strategy, Compliance & Submission

Syneren Technologies Corporation

Vienna (VA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A federal contracting firm is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead and deliver high-quality proposals for U.S. Government solicitations. This role involves managing the proposal lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of proposal management experience, with strong writing and project management skills. Responsibilities include analyzing RFPs, developing proposal documents, and conducting quality reviews. This position is based in Vienna, Virginia.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of proposal management experience in federal contracting.
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and experience working with agencies (DoD, DHS, GSA, etc.).
  • Strong writing, editing, project management, and Microsoft 365 skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage proposals from pre‑RFP planning through submission and debriefs.
  • Analyze RFPs to drive compliance and strategy.
  • Write and edit technical, management, staffing, and past performance sections.
  • Ensure full compliance with instructions, formatting, and page limits.

Skills

Proposal management
Writing
Editing
Project management
Microsoft 365

Job description

A federal contracting firm is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead and deliver high-quality proposals for U.S. Government solicitations. This role involves managing the proposal lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of proposal management experience, with strong writing and project management skills. Responsibilities include analyzing RFPs, developing proposal documents, and conducting quality reviews. This position is based in Vienna, Virginia.
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