Proposal Manager

The Employee Connect; Fredericksburg (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect seeks an experienced Proposal Manager to lead federal government opportunity proposals. This fully remote, full-time role requires managing the development lifecycle from RFP analysis to submission and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of federal proposal management wins and excels at coordinating cross-functional teams, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining high-quality, persuasive narratives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of federal proposal management experience with demonstrated wins.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and major IDIQ/GWAC vehicle structures.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills for clear, compelling narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the proposal development lifecycle from RFP analysis through final submission.
• Develop and enforce proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and outlines aligned with RFP requirements.
• Coordinate color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and incorporate feedback into final documents.
• Collaborate with capture managers, pricing analysts, and contracts teams to produce integrated proposals.
• Write, edit, and review executive summaries, management volumes, technical narratives, and past performance sections.
• Ensure all volumes comply with solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Manage multiple concurrent proposals without compromising quality or deadlines.
• Maintain proposal libraries with resumes, references, and boilerplate content.
• Lead lessons learned sessions after submissions to improve win rates and processes.
• Stay current with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities.

Skills

Federal proposal management

Writing & editing

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Team collaboration

Job description

Proposal Manager

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia (Remote)

Pay Rate: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Position Overview

A defense and government contracting firm is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of winning proposals for federal government opportunities. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, deadline-driven professional with deep knowledge of the federal procurement process and a track record of producing compliant, compelling proposal submissions. This is a fully remote, full-time opportunity with a well-established defense contractor that pursues opportunities across multiple federal agencies and contract vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the proposal development lifecycle from RFP analysis through final submission
• Develop and enforce proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and outline documents aligned with RFP requirements
• Coordinate and facilitate color team reviews including Pink, Red, and Gold teams and incorporate feedback into final documents
• Work closely with capture managers, subject matter experts, pricing analysts, and contracts teams to produce integrated, competitive proposals
• Write, edit, and review executive summaries, management volumes, technical narratives, and past performance sections
• Ensure all proposal volumes are fully compliant with solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria
• Manage multiple concurrent proposals simultaneously without compromising quality or deadline compliance
• Maintain organized proposal libraries including past performance references, resumes, and boilerplate content
• Lead lessons learned sessions following each proposal submission to continuously improve win rates and process efficiency
• Stay current with federal procurement regulations, industry trends, and agency priorities relevant to the firm's capture pipeline

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of federal proposal management experience with demonstrated wins
• Strong knowledge of federal procurement regulations including FAR, DFARS, and major IDIQ/GWAC vehicle structures
• Proficiency with proposal development tools and document management platforms
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to distill complex technical content into clear, compelling narratives
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary proposal teams
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a related field is preferred

Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have relevant to this Proposal Manager role?
• Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
• Are you available to work fully remote?