Proposal Manager

IT Strat; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision options (HSA)

Dental and Orthodontia

Life Insurance & Disability

401K Retirement Plan

Semi-monthly pay cycle

Job summary

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Manager to support our Business Development team in managing the full proposal lifecycle for federal IT contracts.

You will lead proposal teams, ensure compliance and timely submissions, and coordinate win strategies and content development across multiple opportunities. The role requires hands-on proposal execution, strong technical writing, and the ability to navigate government procurement.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain U.S. Government SECRET/TOP SECRET clearance.
• 5+ years in business development, proposal management, or federal IT contracting.
• 10+ years in overall IT business development.
• Proven experience with federal procurement strategies (T&M, FFP, performance-based) and IDIQ vehicles.
• Experience with federal agencies (DHS, DOD, DLA).
• Deep understanding of government RFPs and ability to launch proposals quickly.
• Ability to analyze solicitations for bid/no-bid.
• Experience developing compliant, winning proposals.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience using GovWin or similar marketing intelligence tools.
• Comfortable interacting with staff at all levels.
• Leadership in strategic marketing programs aligned with company goals.
• Flexible, adaptable, able to manage through change.
• Strong computer skills with spreadsheets, word processing, presentations; CRM familiarity.
• Excellent oral and written communication; prior presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions.
• Lead and direct proposal teams; coordinate efforts for successful outcomes.
• Provide proposal and project management support for new and existing projects.
• Develop win strategies, content guidance, and ensure compliance.
• Identify risks and manage team resources and project plans.
• Support business development meetings and CRM tracking.

Skills

Proposal management

Federal contracting knowledge

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Tools

GovWin

CRM software

Job description

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Proposal Manager

Remote, US

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Proposal Manager to work for our company.

Summary

This position will be supporting Information Technology Strategies Business Development team. Will be responsible for the management of the entire proposal lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions that meet deadlines. Will oversee and provide direction to proposal teams, coordinating efforts to ensure successful outcomes. Will be responsible for providing proposal and project management support and oversight for new and existing projects and proposals. Will require a hands‑on approach for proposal management and execution. Will manage the proposal and business development teams activities including providing direction to proposal teams. Will be responsible for leading the proposal team through the entire proposal and capture management processes, including scheduling meetings, developing win strategies, guiding content development, and ensuring compliance. Will assist in identifying risks and effectively manage the team's resources and project plans. Will beresponsible for developing high-quality and compliant proposals, monitoring deadlines, and reporting proposal status. Will support leadership and other Proposal Team members in business development meetings, review proposal documents, and contribute to identifying and securing subcontracting opportunities. Will develop strategies and plans to achieve overall business goals in the IT Government Contracting space, including target agencies, growth planning, and market positioning. Will identify and secure new business opportunities through research, cold calling, networking, site visits, and partnerships. Will support management and tracking of opportunities through CRM software. Will support outreach efforts and maintain an understanding of evolving bid strategies.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
• 5+ years of business development, proposal management, or sales experience in the Federal Government IT contracting space.
• 10+ years of overall business development experience in the Information Technology field.
• Must have proven hands‑on experience with major Federal government procurement strategies (T&M, FFP, performance‑based) and contract vehicles (IDIQs).
• Must have experience with business development for Federal agencies (e.g., DHS, DOD, DLA).
• Must have extensive experience with Federal Government contracting process and analyzing and understanding government RFPs and ability launch a proposal effort shortly after RFP release.
• Must have the ability to analyze solicitations in light of bid/no‑bid scenarios.
• Must have experience developing and submitting compliant and winning proposals.
• Must have strong technical writing skills.
• Must have experience using GovWin or an alternative marketing intelligence tool.
• Must have a high comfort level dealing, and interacting effectively, with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Must have demonstrated experience and leadership in managing comprehensive, strategic marketing programs to advance a company’s vision and goal어. Strategic thinker with the ability to set priorities based on customer needs and organizational priorities and preferences.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to effectively manage through change and transition.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in spreadsheet, word‑processing, presentation software applications, and familiarity in database and CRM software.
• Must have previous oral presentation experience and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferences

• Previous experience working with the DoD and DHS.
• An M.S. or MBA.
• An active secret clearance.
• PMP and/or Scrum Master and/or ITIL certification.
• Previous experience working with the following technology suites: Agile Scrum, Microsoft SharePoint (All versions including SharePoint 2013), MS Project, MS Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Amazon Web Services, JIRA.
• Located within the Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland area.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.