Proposal Manager

Trinzic; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly organized Proposal Manager to lead the end-to-end proposal development process and ensure timely, high-quality submissions. You will coordinate with SMEs, writers, and operations to craft compelling proposals that showcase capabilities and compliance, while managing schedules and resources across multiple teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with BD and operations, and maintaining a repository of proposal content for future use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Typically 9+ years of proven experience in proposal management or business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process from RFP analysis to submission.
• Coordinate with SMEs, writers, and contributors to gather content.
• Provide leadership and direction to managers or professional staff.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules and allocate resources.
• Write, edit, and review proposal content for clarity and compliance.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate information into compelling proposals.
• Conduct thorough reviews to ensure high quality and competitiveness.

Skills

Proposal management

Business development

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Communications

Master's degree preferred

Certifications in proposal management

Certifications in project management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title

Proposal Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! -

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Program Summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics division delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Join our dynamic Business Development team and contribute to our mission of growth and excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Proposal Manager to join our dynamic team. The Proposal Manager will play a crucial role in leading the proposal development process, ensuring the timely submission of high-quality, compliant, and complete proposals that meet client requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams; manage proposal schedules; craft compelling narratives that showcase our company’s capabilities, expertise, and success; and contribute to the overall success of our business development efforts. Our team is a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to achieving excellence in our work. We take pride in our ability to make a significant impact within our organization, and we're looking for individuals who are eager to contribute and grow with us.

Proposal Leadership

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from initial RFP analysis to submission.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and contributors to gather necessary information for proposal content.
• Provides leadership and direction to managers or professional staff.

Proposal Planning And Scheduling

• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet proposal requirements.

Content Development

• Write, edit, and review proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate complex information into compelling proposals.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct thorough reviews to ensure proposals meet the highest quality standards.
• Implement best practices in proposal development to enhance overall quality and competitiveness.

Engagement With Business Development And Operations

• Interact with BD and Operations personnel to clarify requirements and address queries during the proposal development process.
• Foster positive relationships across teams through professional and effective communication.

Knowledge Management

• Contribute to maintaining a repository of proposal content, templates, and reusable materials to streamline future proposal development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Typically 9+ years of proven experience in proposal management, business development, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management.
• Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals.
• Familiarity with government contracting processes.
• Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals.
• Current security clearance.

The compensation range that we expect to pay for this position is between $132-165k. Ultimate compensation will depend on candidate location and experience.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medicaldental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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