Senior Federal Proposals Lead – Hybrid

Science Applications International Corp.

Reston (VA)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager in Reston, VA for the Proposal Development Center. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on managing complex federal proposals and collaborating with SMEs to craft compelling responses.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years experience in proposal leadership, a strong grasp of lifecycle processes, and the ability to drive compliant, winning content across written and oral deliverables with onsite and remote coordination in the DMV area.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience, or a master's degree and 13+ years of experience; additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing winning competitive Federal Government proposals
  • Experience with proposal development lifecycles; Shipley or similar processes

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of proposal lifecycle activities: kickoff, schedules, compliance, tracking, and team guidance
  • Develop and maintain artifacts: kickoff materials, compliance matrix, structure, schedules, and review briefings
  • Provide structured methodology for both written and oral Federal Government proposals
  • Facilitate team communication with stand-ups, updates, and role clarity
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to allocate resources and meet deadlines

Skills

Proposal management
Strategic planning
Team leadership
Compliance
Orals support

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
US Citizenship

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager in Reston, VA for the Proposal Development Center. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on managing complex federal proposals and collaborating with SMEs to craft compelling responses.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years experience in proposal leadership, a strong grasp of lifecycle processes, and the ability to drive compliant, winning content across written and oral deliverables with onsite and remote coordination in the DMV area.

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