What You'll Do

As a key member of the Proposal team, the Proposal Manager will lead and manage the full proposal development lifecycle for federal opportunities. Reporting to the Director of Proposals, you will ensure delivery of compliant, high-quality, and competitive proposals.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, capture/business development leads, technical SMEs, and partners to refine strategies, develop solutions, and craft compelling proposals and sources sought responses that address customer needs. Your ability to think critically, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively will be essential in this role.

  Your Responsibilities

· Proposal Leadership: Own the full proposal process from pre-RFP to post-award, ensuring timely delivery of compliant, high-quality submissions.

· Strategic Solutioning: Collaborate on winning themes, solution development, and proposal strategies to address customer needs and pain points.

· Knowledge Management: Maintain and improve proposal knowledge management infrastructure, including templates, guides, schedules, and reusable content.

· Team Collaboration and Coordination: Work cross-functionally with pricing, contracts, and technical teams to ensure cohesive and competitive proposals.

· Writing and Editing: Draft, review, and edit proposal sections for clarity, compliance, and persuasive impact.

· Review Oversight: Lead proposal reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) to identify and address compliance gaps and enhance proposal effectiveness.

· Partner Engagement: Build and manage partner relationships to strengthen teaming strategies and improve competitiveness.

· Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-award debriefs and lessons learned to refine processes and increase win probability.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We're seeking a proactive, self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of their work, and fosters strong relationships with team members and stakeholders. If you're eager to apply your expertise and critical thinking in a role where you can make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Preferred Qualifications

· Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services

· Ability to collaborate with BD executives and capture managers to develop and execute opportunity-specific strategies

· Familiarity with government procurement tools such as GovWin, SAM.gov

Required Qualifications

· A minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience creating and delivering winning Federal Government proposals

· Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight

· Deep understanding of Federal procurement processes, including FAR/DFARS compliance, and experience with Federal acquisition vehicles such as IDIQs, and MATOCs

· Deep understanding federal proposals and forms such as SF1442, SF30

· Progressive hands-on and/or management experience with proposal development, sources sought, technical writing, editing, and publishing

· Proven experience in reading and analyzing RFPs, creating tailored proposal outlines/schedules, managing team activities, managing and evaluating content and pricing development, and re-writing material under tight deadlines.

· Strong proposal management, planning, and verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously.

· Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

· Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work well with others under pressure.

· Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign