Proposal Manager: RD&E Portfolio

Prescient Edge; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $80,000 - $135,000

Job summary

Prescient Edge in McLean, VA is seeking a seasoned Proposal Manager with 7–10 years of experience to lead end‑to‑end proposal development for the RD&E portfolio, focusing on defense contracts and compliant responses. A Bachelor's degree is required, and security clearance eligibility is preferred.

The ideal candidate will coordinate cross‑functional teams, ensure timely submissions, leverage FAR/DFAR knowledge, and drive winning content while maintaining high standards of quality and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7–10 years of proposal management experience, preferably in defense.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR and government contracting standards.
• Strong writing, editing, and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end proposal development from opportunity ID to submission.
• Coordinate portfolio opportunities with internal resources.
• Ensure proposals comply with RFP requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with SMEs, technical staff, and executives to craft compelling content.
• Develop proposal strategies and reusable assets to improve efficiency.
• Oversee reviews, desktop publishing, and final formatting for all volumes.

Skills

Proposal management

Project management

Federal contracting knowledge

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Location

McLean, VA 22102 US (Primary)

Category

Research, Development, and Engineering

Job Type

Full-Time

Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Proposal Manager: RD&E Portfolio to support Prescient Edge.

Benefits & Compensation

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including, medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.
• Salary range: $80,000 - $135,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Manager with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a relevant field, to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in managing the proposal development process, particularly within the defense industry.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end proposal development process, from initial opportunity identification to submission, to ensure compliant, compelling and convincing proposal responses with all requirements and deadlines.
• Manage the qualification and alignment of portfolio opportunities with internal corporate resources
• Support the evaluation of new contract opportunities to ensure they align with company capabilities, strategic goals, and revenue objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, technical staff, and executives, to gather necessary information and develop compelling proposals that address customer needs and requirements.
• Contribute to the development of proposal strategies and proposal content to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Conduct thorough reviews of proposal content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with solicitation requirements and company standards, which includes providing detailed and thorough writing support to the capture/writing team.
• Coordinate proposal kickoff meetings, schedule and facilitate proposal review meetings, and manage the overall proposal timeline to meet submission deadlines.
• Develop and maintain proposal templates, boilerplate content, and reusable proposal assets to streamline the proposal development process and improve efficiency.
• Manage the activities involved in the development and revision of major proposals by coordinating with internal capability teams to define technical approaches and solutions for inclusion in various proposal volumes. Present proposal status, issues, and reviews to executive management and incorporate and adjudicate feedback.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all proposal-related communications with internal divisions, subcontractors, and teaming partners, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Provide guidance and support to proposal team members, including writers, editors, graphic designers, and subcontractors, to ensure their contributions align with the overall proposal strategy and objectives.
• Support and/or lead the final desktop publishing for all proposal deliverables to ensure all volumes are fully edited, compliance-checked, and standardized IAW the RFP instructions.
• Apply broad expertise and contribute to the development of proposal strategies and proposal content to achieve goals in creative and effective ways, including resolving significant and unique issues, where the analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Create formal networks involving coordination among groups.
• Conduct lessons-learned sessions following proposal submissions to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices for future proposals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive analysis, and customer requirements to inform proposal strategies and differentiate our offerings in the marketplace.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, particularly regarding confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in proposal management, preferably within the defense sector or a related industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and winning complex proposals for government contracts, including familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy and quality control, ensuring that all proposal content meets the highest standards of excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including motivating and inspiring cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization and build rapport with external stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if required).

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.