Senior Federal Proposal Manager — Remote

Workday, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday Government is seeking a Sr. Proposal Manager to lead federal proposal development. Location: Remote with preference for DMV area. Role focuses on building compliant, compelling proposals and managing cross‑functional teams to maximize win probability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in federal proposals, strong writing skills, and deep FAR knowledge. Travel up to 25% is required. U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Join a Fortune 500 company dedicated to impactful government work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of federal government proposal development experience.
• Working knowledge of FAR and related regulations.
• PMP or APMP certification preferred; relevant experience weighted more.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full proposal lifecycle from identification to submission and post‑award follow‑up.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and assign roles for proposal development.
• Develop win themes and key messages for government customers.
• Ensure compliance with formatting, page limits, and clauses with legal reviews.
• Build and manage the proposal schedule, milestones, and budget.
• Support post‑submission activities and lessons learned.
• Stay current on federal procurement regulations and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Writing and editing

Travel up to 25%

U.S. citizenship required

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Engineering, Science) or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

AutogenAI

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Sign

Proposal management software

Job description

Workday Government is seeking a Sr. Proposal Manager to lead federal proposal development. Location: Remote with preference for DMV area. Role focuses on building compliant, compelling proposals and managing cross‑functional teams to maximize win probability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in federal proposals, strong writing skills, and deep FAR knowledge. Travel up to 25% is required. U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Join a Fortune 500 company dedicated to impactful government work.