Senior Proposal Manager

AVER; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AVER is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager in Washington DC to lead complex federal proposals. This role involves managing end-to-end proposals, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality submissions.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in federal proposal management, strong writing and editing skills, and a proven track record of leading successful proposals.

Strong knowledge of proposal tools and compliance requirements is essential. The position offers a flexible work environment with options for remote work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of federal proposal management experience.
• Success in leading winning proposals for federal agencies.
• Exceptional skills in translating technical solutions into narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end federal proposal efforts.
• Own proposal planning and compliance.
• Drive proposal strategy discussions.

Skills

Proposal writing and editing

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Collaboration with executives

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign)

Adobe PDF

Job description

AVER is a fast-growing SDVOSB that has achieved significant revenue growth over the past five years. Our work spans Data Analytics, Mission Support, IT Modernization, and Biometrics, supporting critical federal missions across Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Healthcare domains. We are seeking a senior proposal manager with expert‑level writing and proposal leadership skills to lead complex federal proposals from kickoff through submission and interview support. This role is ideal for a seasoned proposal professional who thrives in deadline‑driven environments and consistently delivers high‑quality, compliant, and compelling proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end federal proposal efforts from kickoff through final submission and post‑submission interviews
• Own proposal planning, schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and storyboards
• Drive proposal strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, and internal reviews to ensure alignment to evaluation criteria and win themes
• Serve as primary proposal writer and editor, developing and refining Executive Summaries, Management volumes, personnel/staffing volumes, and other assigned sections
• Manage and coordinate proposal teams, including technical leads, writers, editors, graphics, and production staff
• Facilitate color team reviews and check‑in reviews, incorporating actionable feedback into proposal revisions
• Ensure strict compliance with RFP instructions, FAR/DFARS requirements, and evaluation criteria
• Manage proposal operations, including SharePoint sites, version control, document integration, and final production
• Lead proposal interview preparation, including content development, slide reviews, messaging alignment, and rehearsal support
• Coordinate closely with Proposal Leadership, SMEs, executives, and teaming partners throughout the proposal lifecycle
• Support lessons learned and best practice sharing following submissions and debriefs

Education Requirements

• Bachelor Degree required

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of federal proposal management experience, including senior‑level ownership of complex proposals
• Demonstrated success leading winning proposals for DoD, DHS, DOJ, and/or civilian agencies
• Exceptional proposal writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into clear, compelling narratives
• Deep expertise in proposal compliance, color reviews, and quality control
• Strong working knowledge of Shipley or similar federal proposal management methodologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines
• Experience collaborating with executives, technical leaders, SMEs, and external partners
• Proficiency with proposal tools and environments including SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Adobe PDF
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign) and Photoshop preferred

Location

• Washington DC – REMOTE, Local

AVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.