Proposal Manager-Mid level

Nationwide-IT-Services; Fair Oaks (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Proposal Manager / Proposal Writer to join our Capture team in Fairfax, VA. This hybrid role supports all phases of federal proposal development, from outlines to final submission, coordinating with BD, Capture, PMs, and technical SMEs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of federal proposal experience, strong writing/editing skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of federal proposal development or technical writing experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solicitation requirements and assist with outlines, matrices, schedules, and content assignments.
• Develop and edit technical, management, staffing, and past performance sections.
• Transform SME input into clear, customer-focused proposal narratives.
• Support kickoff meetings, color reviews, final editing, formatting, and submissions.
• Maintain proposal templates, resumes, and past performance libraries for compliance.
• Write, edit, and coordinate responses for Federal RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and related documents.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Capture, PMs, and SMEs to develop compliant, compelling content.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Proposal Coordination

Communication

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/communications/IT/engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Proposal Manager / Proposal Writer

Location: Fairfax, VA. Hybrid (Remote Mondays & Fridays).

Nationwide IT Services (NIS), a rapidly growing Federal Government contractor, is seeking a Proposal Manager / Proposal Writer to join our Capture team. This role is ideal for a strong writer looking to grow in Federal proposal management while supporting all phases of proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solicitation requirements and assist with proposal outlines, compliance matrices, schedules, and content assignments.
• Develop and edit technical, management, staffing, and past performance sections.
• Transform technical notes and SME input into clear, customer-focused proposal narratives.
• Support proposal activities including kickoff meetings, color reviews, final editing, formatting, and submission.
• Maintain proposal templates, resumes, and past performance libraries while ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Write, edit, and coordinate proposal responses for Federal RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Task Orders, and White Papers.
• Work with Business Development, Capture, Program Managers, and technical SMEs to develop compliant, compelling proposal content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, English, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience supporting Federal proposal development, proposal writing, proposal coordination, or technical writing.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shipley proposal methodology.
• Experience supporting DoD or Civilian Federal agencies.
• Familiarity with IDIQs, GWACs, and Federal contract vehicles.
• Experience with compliance matrices, storyboards, color team reviews, and proposal production.

About NIS

Nationwide IT Services is an employee-focused Federal contractor delivering innovative IT and professional services solutions to DoD and Civilian agencies. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, education reimbursement, and a collaborative team environment.

• Salary range: $90,000 to $120,000 annually
• The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.