Proposal Manager – DoD/Federal Proposals (Hybrid)

TQI Solutions Inc; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TQI Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Manager in Chesapeake, VA to lead single award proposals and oversee tasks ranging from $30M to over $100M, including MAC and GWAC pursuits. Salary range shown is $120,000–$130,000 per year, with final compensation tied to skills and location.

This is a full-time, exempt role with potential for hybrid work at 25%. Responsibilities include guiding the proposal lifecycle from Pre-RFP to delivery, ensuring compliant and compelling proposals, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of proposal development or BD related experience.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Flexible to work non-traditional hours in deadline-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Government proposal development.
• Proven proficiency with knowledge management and BD software suites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write major proposal sections.
• Government proposal management experience within IT services support.
• DoD and Federal Civilian agency knowledge preferred.
• APMP certifications 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 (RFPs, RFQs, RFS, RFIs).
• Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, kickoff materials, and steer technical sessions.
• Ensure cohesive articulation of win strategy, technical solutions, themes, discriminators, compliance, and requirements in final documents.
• Facilitate comprehensive proposal reviews with recommendations to ensure compliance and scoring.
• Supervise creation of artwork and graphics for proposals with cross-functional teams and executives.
• Communicate with proposal and business unit leadership to ensure resource availability.
• Manage multiple proposal tasks within tight deadlines, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Develop key proposal sections such as management plans, staffing and resumes, past performance.
• Coordinate proposal activities with bid partners.
• Operate as a key member of a high-performing team.

Skills

Proposal development

BD experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TQI Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Manager in Chesapeake, VA to lead single award proposals and oversee tasks ranging from $30M to over $100M, including MAC and GWAC pursuits. Salary range shown is $120,000–$130,000 per year, with final compensation tied to skills and location.

This is a full-time, exempt role with potential for hybrid work at 25%. Responsibilities include guiding the proposal lifecycle from Pre-RFP to delivery, ensuring compliant and compelling proposals, and