Proposal Manager / Technical Writer

T47 International; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

T47 International is looking for a dedicated Proposal Manager to lead federal proposal efforts. This key position requires extensive experience in technical writing and proposal management. You will drive strategy, coordinate across teams, and ensure compliance with federal requirements to secure contracts in security-focused markets. If you are detail-oriented and a proactive communicator with a background in federal proposals, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of federal proposal management and technical writing experience.
• Proven success managing proposals for GSA MAS, IDIQs, GWACs, OTAs.
• Knowledge of Shipley or similar BD methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of responses to RFIs, RFPs, and Task Orders.
• Write and edit clear, compelling content for proposals.
• Ensure compliance with RFP instructions and evaluation criteria.

Skills

Technical Writing

Proposal Management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Word)

Adobe Acrobat

VisibleThread

GovWin

GovTribe

Job description

About T47 International

T47 International delivers mission-critical support to federal agencies nationwide. From protective services and physical security to logistics, IT, and training, we help safeguard national interests with expert solutions and operational excellence.

We’re seeking aProposal Manager with deep technical writing skills—someone who can lead federal proposal efforts with confidence, drive strategy with capture teams, and roll up their sleeves to craft compelling, compliant content. This role is essential to our success in winning security-focused contracts across federal markets.

Proposal Leadership

• Lead development of responses to RFIs, Sources Sought, RFPs, RFQs, and Task Orders.
• Create and manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and kickoff materials.
• Facilitate proposal meetings including kickoffs, strategy sessions, color team reviews, and debriefs.
• Coordinate input from internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain and enhance a central library of past performance narratives and reusable content.

Technical Writing

• Write and edit clear, compelling content for technical, management, and past performance volumes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex ideas into persuasive proposal language.
• Ensure all content is consistent in tone, aligned to RFP instructions, and fully compliant.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with capture leads, BD teams, and SMEs to align proposal content with win strategy.
• Support Black Hat reviews, competitive assessments, and price-to-win efforts.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on proposal progress, risks, and team needs.

Compliance & Optimization

• Ensure proposals adhere to all RFP instructions, evaluation criteria, and FAR requirements.
• Help refine proposal processes and contribute to a growing Proposal Center of Excellence.
• Monitor GSA eBuy and similar platforms for task orders related to contract vehicles.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of federal proposal management and technical writing experience
• Proven success managing proposals (e.g., GSA MAS, IDIQs, GWACs, OTAs)
• Knowledge of Shipley or similar BD methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word) and Adobe Acrobat
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive communicator

Preferred

• APMP certification (any level)
• Experience with proposal tools such as VisibleThread, GovWin, or GovTribe
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 20000, and 27001 standards and federal compliance frameworks