Senior Proposal Leader: Government Bids & Compliance

KBR, Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 228,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401K with match
Health benefits
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the end-to-end proposal development from RFP analysis to submission.

You will coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and cross-functional teams to craft compliant, compelling proposals for government bids. The role requires strong leadership, meticulous planning, and a track record of delivering high-quality content on schedule.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of direct proposal management experience on complex Government bids $100M+ (3 years in management).
  • Proven ability delivering proposals that are compliant with the RFP requirements and are consistent with the direction of the capture team
  • Track-record of success in developing winning, compliant, compelling proposals
  • Experience with Shipley or similar proposal process; APMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from initial RFP analysis to submission.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and contributors to gather necessary information for proposal content.
  • Provides leadership and direction to managers or professional staff.
  • Develop and maintain proposal schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
  • Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet proposal requirements.
  • Write, edit, and review proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements.

Skills

Proposal management
Leadership
Scheduling
Content writing
Quality assurance
Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Shipley process
APMP certification

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the end-to-end proposal development from RFP analysis to submission.

You will coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and cross-functional teams to craft compliant, compelling proposals for government bids. The role requires strong leadership, meticulous planning, and a track record of delivering high-quality content on schedule.

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