Senior Proposal Manager

Quadrant, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Quadrant, Inc. in Vienna, VA is looking for a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the federal proposal development process. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in technical proposal writing and management, with strong skills in compliance tracking and collaboration with technical experts.

This role involves leading a small team, analyzing RFPs, and ensuring proposals are compliant and competitive. Quadrant offers comprehensive health benefits and emphasizes diversity in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience leading and writing technical proposals in the Federal IT market.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to distill complex information into unified messaging.
• Advanced Microsoft Word expertise and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Lead the federal proposal development process and manage proposal team activities.
• Analyze RFPs and develop compliant proposal strategies.
• Collaborate with technical SMEs and pricing teams to create persuasive proposals.

Skills

Technical proposal writing

Management experience

Shipley proposal methodology

Writing and editing skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Critical thinking

Compliance tracking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

Senior Proposal Manager

Vienna, VA

Pay From: $130,000 annually

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience leading and writing technical proposals within the Federal IT market
• Management experience leading a small team
• Strong working knowledge of the Shipley proposal methodology (including color team reviews, compliance tracking, and structured development processes)
• Demonstrated success collaborating with technical SMEs to synthesize complex IT solutions into clear, compelling proposal narratives
• Experience developing technical volumes, pricing narratives, and past performance documentation
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with mastery of English grammar and composition
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to distill complex information into unified messaging
• Advanced Microsoft Word expertise; proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Visio) and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Experience supporting knowledge management and proposal content libraries
• Ability to manage multiple high‑priority efforts simultaneously in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments
• Understanding of the Federal contracting landscape and procurement processes
• Experience identifying and implementing forward‑thinking process improvements, including leveraging technology and emerging tools to improve proposal development efficiency and collaboration

Duties

• Lead and manage the end‑to‑end federal proposal development process
• Serve as the day‑to‑day leader of the proposal team, managing workloads, coordinating resources across active and upcoming pursuits, and ensuring proposal activities are executed effectively and on schedule
• Manage a small proposal team
• Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and white papers to develop compliant and competitive proposal strategies
• Facilitate proposal kickoffs, storyboarding sessions, and color reviews
• Collaborate closely with technical SMEs, capture managers, pricing teams, and leadership
• Write, edit, and refine technical and management volumes, ensuring clarity and persuasiveness
• Develop compliance matrices and ensure strict adherence to solicitation requirements
• Oversee development of past performance, resumes, and supporting documentation
• Maintain and enhance proposal knowledge repositories for future reuse
• Leverage emerging generative AI tools to improve efficiency, content quality, and tone alignment
• Ensure all submissions reflect brand standards and organizational processes

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

"Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".