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Proposal Manager

Agile Defense· Corporate – Growth & Capture Operations
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Hybrid (McLean, Virginia)RegularPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Dynamic and experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of high-quality responses to federal and commercial solicitations, manage all aspects of proposal creation, and drive winning strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Proposal Development Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of proposal creation, including writing, editing, compliance checks, and production, ensuring adherence to solicitation requirements and deadlines.
  • Team Collaboration: Lead and coordinate efforts with capture managers, subject matter experts, writers, and graphic designers to develop winning proposals.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, win strategies, and themes that align with solicitation requirements and business objectives.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Guide and mentor proposal staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct kick-off meetings, color team reviews, and daily status calls to ensure alignment and progress.
  • Content Development: Write, edit, and refine proposal sections, including executive summaries, management plans, past performance, and staffing plans, integrating strategic themes and discriminators.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure proposals are clear, persuasive, and compliant with all solicitation instructions, including Section L and M requirements.
  • Database and Artifact Management: Maintain solicitation documents and proposal artifacts on collaboration platforms such as SharePoint or MS Teams.
  • Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-submission reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future proposal processes.

Qualifications

  • APMP or Shipley Training desired
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (fields such as English, Literature, Business, or equivalent); equivalent experience or certifications will also be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience managing federal proposal processes, with expertise in IT services, cybersecurity, healthcare, or professional solutions a plus.
  • In-depth understanding of federal procurement processes and solicitation requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desktop publishing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, InDesign).
  • Superior writing, editing, and organizational skills with ability to craft persuasive, non-technical, and technical content.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals, lead diverse teams, and meet strict deadlines.

Skills

Required:Proposal development
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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