Senior Federal Proposals Lead

Adams-Communication-; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACET, Incorporated, in Havelock, NC, seeks a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the development, coordination, and submission of high-quality federal, state, and commercial proposals.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong writing, and the ability to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines in a fast-paced government contracting environment. Expect collaboration across technical, management, pricing, and contracts teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in proposal management, preferably within federal contracting or defense.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, DoD, and federal acquisition processes.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Experience with Shipley or similar proposal methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle, from capture and pre-RFP planning through submission and post-submission support.
• Develop and manage proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and review plans to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Coordinate input from technical, management, pricing, and contracts teams to ensure all sections align with the overall win strategy.
• Facilitate color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, Green) and incorporate feedback to strengthen the proposal’s quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and internal standards.
• Write and edit proposal sections, executive summaries, and management/technical narratives as needed.
• Collaborate with pricing and contracts teams to align cost volumes with the technical approach and value proposition.
• Manage proposal production and submission, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy of all deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement by developing templates, best practices, and lessons learned for future proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Federal procurement knowledge

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

ACET, Incorporated, in Havelock, NC, seeks a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the development, coordination, and submission of high-quality federal, state, and commercial proposals.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong writing, and the ability to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines in a fast-paced government contracting environment. Expect collaboration across technical, management, pricing, and contracts teams.