Senior Proposal Manager / Enterprise Proposal Center supporting the Intelligence & Cyber Business Unit

Amentum; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager for the Enterprise Proposal Center to lead development of compliant, compelling proposals for federal solicitations. The role requires coordinating with capture managers, SMEs, pricing, and partners, while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables in a high-pressure environment.

US Citizenship is required, Top Secret clearance eligibility, and up-to-date knowledge of FAR/DFARS. Travel up to 10% may be needed for active proposals.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex federal proposals.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and federal procurement processes.
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development from kickoff to final delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather content.
• Develop schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices.
• Ensure full compliance with RFP requirements and guidelines.
• Oversee production and timely submission of proposals.
• Mentor junior proposal staff and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Proposal management

Leadership

Project management

Written communication

MS Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Proposal automation tools

Federal procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Proposal automation tools

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The Senior Proposal Manager/ Enterprise Proposal Center supporting the Intelligence & Cyber Business Unit will lead and manage the development of compliant, compelling and competitive proposals in response to Government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other solicitations. The individual will be responsible for orchestrating the proposal process from inception to final delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and adherence to all governmental and organizational protocols. This role requires an individual capable of working in a high-pressure environment with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines, provide effective team leadership, and exhibit a keen eye for detail and quality. This position is a US-Remote-Telework role. This will require US Citizenship with the ability and willingness to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance. No clearance is required to start.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the proposal development process including kickoff meetings, proposal strategy development, writing, editing, and review phases, ensuring all milestones are met.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including capture managers, technical experts, subject matter experts (SMEs), pricing teams, partners, and compliance officers to gather and write proposal content.

• Develop proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and mock-ups.

• Ensure proposals are fully compliant with RFP requirements, including format, content, and submission guidelines.

• Manage the Pink Team (proposal strategy) and Red Team (proposal review) processes, incorporating feedback and revisions promptly and effectively.

• Oversee production and submission of final proposal documents, ensuring on-time delivery.

• Monitor and communicate ongoing proposal status, issues, and risks to senior management.

• Conduct post-submission debriefings and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Work on significant, complex and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.

• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results.

• Create formal networks involving coordination among groups.

• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others.

• Contribute to development of company objectives and principles and achieves goals in creative and effective ways.

• Mentor and train junior proposal staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development and effectiveness.

• Participate in strategic planning for proposal development, contributing ideas and solutions to improve proposal processes and win rates.

• Stay up-to-date with industry's best practices, emerging trends, and competitive intelligence.

• Engage in networking and relationship-building activities to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

• Support other business development activities as required, including market analysis, customer engagements, and capture planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex proposals for federal government agencies.

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• Exceptional organizational, project management, and leadership skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capacity to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency with proposal management tools and software, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and various proposal automation tools.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Typically, 12+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree or 8+ years relevant experience with Master's degree. (generally 2 years of experience equals 1 year of education, a degree is not required).

• Experience successfully managing large-scale, complex proposals for federal government agencies.

• Comprehensive understanding of federal procurement processes and related regulations, including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.

• Must be able to travel to on-site meetings for active proposals up to 10%.

• US Citizenship is required.

Compensation Details:

$160K - 185KThe compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .