Senior Proposal Lead: Strategy, Writing & Bid Wins

Trinzic; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly organized Senior Proposal Manager to lead proposal development for major government and commercial opportunities. This role drives deadlines, content quality, and compliance across cross-functional teams.

Your leadership will shape winning narratives and capture strategies while maintaining rigorous schedules. Our team values detailed execution, collaboration with BD and Operations, and the ability to translate complex technical information into compelling proposals in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or related field.
• 12+ years of proven experience in proposal management or business development, including 3+ years in management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process from RFP analysis to submission.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and contributors to gather content.
• Provide leadership and direction to managers or professional staff.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Cross-functional coordination

Proposal strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proposal management tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a highly organized Senior Proposal Manager to lead proposal development for major government and commercial opportunities. This role drives deadlines, content quality, and compliance across cross-functional teams.

Your leadership will shape winning narratives and capture strategies while maintaining rigorous schedules. Our team values detailed execution, collaboration with BD and Operations, and the ability to translate complex technical information into compelling proposals in a