Proposal Manager

SupportFinity™; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Unlimited paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

Job summary

Clearspeed seeks a disciplined proposal professional to lead end-to-end federal proposal development for U.S. government opportunities.

You will partner with RevOps, BD, Sales, Product, Legal, and Security to produce compliant, compelling submissions. Manage the full lifecycle from pre-RFP planning to submission, coordinate cross-functional contributors, and ensure on-time delivery while safeguarding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of federal proposal management experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal procurement processes (FAR/DFARS).
• Proven success managing winning proposals for federal agencies.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle for federal opportunities, from pre-RFP planning through submission.
• Lead proposal planning sessions, kickoff meetings, schedules, and work plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Interpret RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents for compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional contributors to develop technical, management, past performance, and pricing volumes.
• Serve as the central point of contact for proposal activities within RevOps.
• Ensure proposals are clear, compelling, and aligned with customer mission priorities.
• Oversee production, formatting, and submission through government portals.
• Track proposal metrics, lessons learned, and win/loss insights to improve future performance.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Communications

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Proposal tools

Collaboration platforms

Content management systems

AI-enabled tools

Job description

• Open to applicants located in the Washington DC metro area
• Full-time with benefits

Description

• Hybrid
• Open to applicants located in the Washington DC metro area
• Full-time with benefits

What You Will Do

You will lead the end-to-end proposal development process for U.S. federal government opportunities, playing a critical role in Clearspeed’s public sector growth. Operating within RevOps, you will partner closely with Business Development, Sales, Product, Legal, and Security teams to produce compliant, compelling, and winning proposals. You will bring structure, discipline, and strategic insight to the federal procurement process — ensuring Clearspeed’s innovative technology is clearly positioned to meet mission needs and acquisition requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle for federal opportunities, from pre-RFP planning through submission and post-submission activities.
• Lead proposal planning sessions, kickoff meetings, schedules, and work plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Interpret RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional contributors to develop technical, management, past performance, and pricing volumes.
• Serve as the central point of contact for proposal activities within RevOps.
• Ensure proposals are clear, compelling, and aligned with customer mission priorities and evaluation criteria.
• Implement proposal best practices, templates, content libraries, and knowledge management processes.
• Manage color team reviews and incorporate feedback into final submissions.
• Oversee production, formatting, and submission through in-house tools and government portals.
• Track proposal metrics, lessons learned, and win/loss insights to improve future performance.
• Support sales and business development teams with proposal strategy, compliance matrices, and solution alignment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to federal procurement regulations.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Who You Are

You are a disciplined, strategic proposal professional who thrives in high-stakes, deadline-driven environments. You understand how federal agencies evaluate solutions and know how to position technology offerings to address mission outcomes. You bring strong project management skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders toward a common goal. You are proactive, calm under pressure, and motivated by winning complex opportunities that drive meaningful impact. You strive for excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of federal proposal management experience, preferably in technology or government contracting.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal procurement processes and regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Proven success managing winning proposals for federal agencies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication abilities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with proposal tools, collaboration platforms, content management systems, and AI-enabled tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is a plus.
• APMP certification or equivalent training is a plus.

Who We Are

At Clearspeed, we are driven by corporate DNA committed to the service of others and a passion for our AI-enabled technology that is redefining risk assessment. Our fast-growing team spans operations across the US, Canada, and EMEA. Together our team of brilliant minds, diverse in expertise and experience, collaborate and contribute to a shared vision of enabling trust, faster.

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey to build trust faster.

Why join us?

• Impactful work
• Collaborative environment
• Work-life balance

Our benefits (may vary based on geographical location)

• Competitive compensation: salary + performance-based bonuses
• Stock options
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage

Join us at Clearspeed and be a part of our success story. Together, we can make a difference!

Salary

Salary range is based on national benchmark data of comparable roles, skills and experience level. Exact compensation will be based on individual skills and experience, and location which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary description

Salary range: $121,000 - $169,000

About the company

Clearspeed