Proposal Manager – Federal IT, Senior

Nationwide IT Services
Hybrid

About The Position

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a strategic, detail-driven Senior Proposal Manager to lead high-impact federal proposals from capture through submission. Based in Fairfax, VA, this role is ideal for a proven leader who excels in managing compliant, compelling, and content-rich proposals while driving team execution in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of federal proposal management experience (IT/technical focus)
  • Four-year degree from an accredited university or college
  • Demonstrated experience producing fully compliant federal proposals and solicitation responses (RFP, RFI, RFQ, etc.)
  • Strong command of Shipley proposal methodologies or equivalent
  • Proven experience writing, editing, and managing proposal content development
  • Experience building and maintaining content libraries and past performance repositories
  • Experience with IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, quick-turn bids, and large-scale pursuits
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing proposal staff tasking and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners (prime/sub relationships)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (expert-level MS Word)
  • Exceptional organization, analytical thinking, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

  • Experience supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) proposals
  • Experience in both prime and subcontractor proposal environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end proposal management across multiple, concurrent federal solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other requests)
  • Own and enforce full solicitation compliance, including detailed compliance matrices, requirement traceability, and adherence to Section L/M instructions
  • Translate win strategies into clear, compliant, and persuasive proposal content and messaging
  • Drive proposal writing and content development, including drafting, refining, and integrating technical, management, staffing, and past performance volumes
  • Develop, maintain, and evolve reusable content libraries, including technical approaches, management plans, and corporate boilerplate
  • Manage and maintain a robust past performance library, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment to target opportunities
  • Develop and manage detailed proposal schedules, outlines, and work plans; assign and track proposal staff tasking across all volumes
  • Lead storyboarding, solutioning sessions, and color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) with a focus on compliance and evaluator alignment
  • Orchestrate cross-functional teams including SMEs, writers, editors, graphics, pricing, and subcontractors
  • Coordinate and collaborate with teaming partners, supporting both prime and subcontractor roles in joint proposal efforts
  • Provide hands-on editing, compliance reviews, and quality assurance to ensure consistency, clarity, and responsiveness
  • Direct proposal production, formatting, and final delivery with precision and adherence to submission requirements
  • Ensure on-time, compliant submissions in high-pressure, quick-turn environments

Benefits

  • remote work
  • wellness initiatives
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