Remote Proposal Operations Lead

Leisnoi, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisnoi Government Services, LLC is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager to drive the end-to-end proposal lifecycle for federal contracts, balancing strategic planning with hands-on writing, editing, and formatting. This remote role supports executive leadership and cross-functional teams to win high-stakes opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in GovCon proposal management, deep knowledge of Shipley methodologies, and strong FAR/DFARS experience, with a track record of multi-volume

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience directly managing and writing proposals in the federal government contracting (GovCon) sector.
• Deep, practical knowledge of the Shipley Associates Proposal Guide (or equivalent industry best-practice methodology).
• Strong working comprehension of FAR, DFARS, and the standard federal procurement lifecycle.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-volume federal bids (e.g., IDIQs, GWACs, task orders) resulting in competitive awards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to establish and execute the Leisnoi Proposal Process.
• End-to-End Proposal Management: Lead the complete proposal lifecycle from pre-RFP planning and strategy development through post-submission activities, ensuring absolute adherence to solicitation requirements.
• Compliance & Strategy Alignment: Deconstruct complex RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs to develop rigorous compliance matrices, detailed proposal outlines, and responsive bid strategies. Ensure 100% compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.
• Schedule & Resource Management: Develop, maintain, and enforce strict proposal schedules. Coordinate inputs from cross-functional teams, including SMEs, pricing analysts, partners, and executive leadership, to ensure milestones are met.
• Color Team Reviews: Facilitate and manage structured milestone reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, White Glove) adhering to Shipley-based methodologies.
• Data Call & Teaming Coordination: Manage partner data calls, teaming agreements, and subcontractor inputs, ensuring all external contributions align with Leisnoi's win strategy and compliance standards.
• Consultants and Surge: Work with external consultant resources as needed and ensure their integration in the Proposal Management Process.
• Technical Writing & Synthesis: Translate highly technical concepts provided by SMEs into clear, compelling narrative; provide guidance and quality control for AI-generated technical content.

Skills

Proposal writing

Federal contracts

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Shipley methodology

MS Office

SharePoint

GovWin/SAM.gov CRM tools

Job description

Leisnoi Government Services, LLC is seeking a Proposal Operations Manager to drive the end-to-end proposal lifecycle for federal contracts, balancing strategic planning with hands-on writing, editing, and formatting. This remote role supports executive leadership and cross-functional teams to win high-stakes opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in GovCon proposal management, deep knowledge of Shipley methodologies, and strong FAR/DFARS experience, with a track record of multi-volume