Strategic Proposal Lead (Hybrid)

The Prospective Group (TPG); Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + federal holidays

Medical, Dental, Life, Disability

401k with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual bonuses

Continuing education

Job summary

The Prospective Group (TPG) in Fairfax, VA seeks a seasoned Proposal Manager to guide and coordinate bid responses (RFPs/RFQs). You will manage the end-to-end proposal process, ensuring compelling, compliant submissions that communicate TPG’s value.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in proposal management, strong writing/editing skills, and experience with government procurement processes. Hybrid work arrangement with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum five years of proposal management experience.
• Experience managing proposal responses to DoS, DoD, and NIH a plus.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with proofreading and desktop publishing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a proposal development plan with timelines, roles, and responsibilities.
• Oversee collection and development of proposal content—technical, management, past performance, pricing, and compliance documents.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely contributions.
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements, formatting standards, and submission deadlines.
• Write or edit sections to ensure clarity, persuasive language, and alignment with the company’s messaging.
• Manage schedules and deadlines throughout the proposal process.
• Coordinate internal reviews, color reviews, and final quality checks before submission.
• Ensure timely submission and capture feedback for improvements.

Skills

Writing & editing

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word advanced features

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Prospective Group (TPG) in Fairfax, VA seeks a seasoned Proposal Manager to guide and coordinate bid responses (RFPs/RFQs). You will manage the end-to-end proposal process, ensuring compelling, compliant submissions that communicate TPG’s value.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in proposal management, strong writing/editing skills, and experience with government procurement processes. Hybrid work arrangement with comprehensive benefits.