Proposal Manager

Kids for the Future; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TQI Solutions, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead single award proposal efforts and manage tasks on multi-hundred-million-dollar contracts. The role focuses on win strategy, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with broad proposal development experience, DoD exposure, and strong MS Office proficiency. Hybrid work up to 25% is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of proposal development or BD related experience
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours in deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrated expertise in Government proposal development
• Proficiency with knowledge management and BD related software suites
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to write major proposal sections
• Proven success in delivering high-quality, high-scoring proposals
• Ability to create original content using research and interview techniques
• Government proposal management experience within the IT services support functional domain
• Proposal experience and knowledge within the DoD and Federal Civilian agencies, preferred
• Knowledge and expertise using the Shipley Proposal process, preferred
• Certifications from the APMP, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage corporate proposal efforts
• Guide and oversee the proposal development process from Pre-RFP to post RFP and final delivery
• Interpret technical/management requirements of Federal solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs, RFS, RFIs)
• Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, kickoff materials, and steer technical sessions
• Ensure a cohesive articulation of win strategy, technical solutions, themes, discriminators, compliance, and requirements throughout final proposal documents
• Facilitate comprehensive proposal reviews, providing ongoing recommendations to ensure compliance and proposal scoring
• Supervise the creation of impactful artwork and graphics for proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Proactively communicate with proposal and business unit leadership to ensure resource availability for a successful proposal submission
• Manage multiple proposal tasks within tight deadlines, ensuring quality and accuracy
• Develop key proposal sections as necessary, including management plans, staffing and resumes, corporate experience, and past performance
• Coordinate proposal activities with bid partners
• Operate as key member of a high performing team

Skills

MS Office

Government proposals

Proposal development

Knowledge management software

BD tools

Communication skills

Content creation

DoD / Federal agencies

Shipley process

APMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Location 535 Independence Parkway,Suite 700,Chesapeake, VA, 23320,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Jeffrey Baur
• Email [e-mail]

Description

PROPOSAL MANAGER

Our Proposal Manager will be responsible for leading single award proposal endeavors, managing task orders ranging from $30M to over $100M, and steering initiatives towards securing Multiple Award Contracts (MAC) and Global Wide Area Contracts (GWAC) valued at over a billion dollars.

The estimated salary range for this role is $120,000–$130,000 per year. Final compensation is dependent upon the candidate's skills, qualifications, contract-specific guidelines, and geographic location. TQI is committed to pay equity and compliance with the Virginia Pay Transparency Act; we do not request or consider prior salary history when making employment offers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage corporate proposal efforts.
• Guide and oversee the proposal development process from Pre-RFP to post RFP and final delivery.
• Interpret technical/management requirements of Federal solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs, RFS, RFIs).
• Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, kickoff materials, and steer technical sessions.
• Ensure a cohesive articulation of win strategy, technical solutions, themes, discriminators, compliance, and requirements throughout final proposal documents.
• Facilitate comprehensive proposal reviews, providing ongoing recommendations to ensure compliance and proposal scoring.
• Supervise the creation of impactful artwork and graphics for proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams, executives, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
• Proactively communicate with proposal and business unit leadership to ensure resource availability for a successful proposal submission.
• Manage multiple proposal tasks within tight deadlines, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Develop key proposal sections as necessary, including management plans, staffing and resumes, corporate experience, and past performance.
• Coordinate proposal activities with bid partners.
• Operate as key member of a high performing team.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position in Chesapeake, VA with potential for hybrid work 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of proposal development or BD related experience
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours in deadline-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Government proposal development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with knowledge management and BD related software suites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to write major proposal sections.
• Proven success in delivering high-quality, high-scoring proposals.
• Ability to create original content using research and interview techniques.
• Government proposal management experience within the IT services support functional domain.
• Proposal experience and knowledge within the DoD and Federal Civilian agencies, preferred.
• Knowledge and expertise using the Shipley Proposal process, preferred.
• Certifications from the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), preferred.

TQI Solutions, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with staff located in VA, MD, DC, NC, HI and CA. We provide Mission and IT Support Services to a wide range of DoD clients. At TQI Solutions, our aim is to surpass customer expectations through results-oriented services and solutions that ensure mission success. We take pride in fully embracing our clients' missions as our own and consistently delivering world‑class technical solutions. Our team comprises dedicated problem solvers who prioritize building lasting and mutually trusting relationships with our customers.

TQI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or veteran status.