Intel Community Proposal Manager

Edgesource Corporation•Chantilly, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IC Proposal Manager leads the end-to-end proposal development process for Intelligence Community and Federal Government opportunities, from RFP release through submission and closeout. This role serves as the central integrator across Business Development, Capture, Recruiting, Finance, Operations, and technical teams, with accountability for schedule management, compliance, solution development, content integration, pricing coordination, and review execution. The position requires disciplined execution, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals under aggressive deadlines in support of EdgeSource growth objectives.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years of proposal management experience supporting IC agencies.
Demonstrated success managing complex, competitive proposals as a prime contractor.
Experience supporting proposals valued at $50M or greater, including multi-volume submissions.
Strong working knowledge of FAR and IC acquisition processes.
Proven ability to partner effectively with Capture, BD, Recruiting, Finance, and Operations.
Experience leading distributed proposal teams under aggressive deadlines.
Familiarity with Shipley or Shipley-aligned proposal best practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the proposal schedule aligned to RFP milestones and internal reviews.
Lead proposal kickoff; define roles, deliverables, and expectations.
Ensure end-to-end compliance with RFP requirements and instructions.
Lead solution development with Capture, SMEs, and Operations.
Plan and facilitate Blue Team, Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews.
Integrate feedback and manage content quality, consistency, and version control.
Support quarterly initiatives to collect and update program metrics to develop “Gold Standard” proposal reuse content.
Coordinate with Recruiting to secure Key Personnel Letters of Commitment.
Support recruiting for non-key staff positions as required.
Ensure resumes and staffing narratives are compliant and integrated.
Coordinate cost and pricing volume development with Finance.
Support Green Team reviews and cost-based rate development as required.
Ensure pricing aligns with the proposed technical solution.
Conduct final submittal review with the CSO.
Submit proposals in strict accordance with RFP instructions.
Archive final artifacts and receipt confirmation in SharePoint.
Update HubSpot Deal Stage to “Submitted.”
Support win or loss documentation and lessons learned.
Use HubSpot and SharePoint for proposal tracking and documentation.
Serve as a Volume Lead for various proposal volumes to include Technical, Management, and Past Performance.
Write, edit, and integrate proposal content using Microsoft Word.
Facilitate and support writing for Market Surveys, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Sources Sought Notices.