Proposal Manager II
About The Position
The Proposal Manager II develops and writes proposal responses by identifying and clarifying requirements and evaluation criteria, studying solicitation documents, and analyzing costs. The role requires an understanding of federal procurement processes and contract types, with experience supporting complex government agency or military proposal teams. The Proposal Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure proposal compliance, manages multiple proposal projects and deadlines, maintains and updates proposal content and templates, and reviews and edits materials for clarity, grammar, and compliance. The role also assists with proposal strategies and win themes, participates in proposal reviews and debriefs to improve processes, and provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required because the role needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Typically 2 or more years of related experience.
- Experience participating in or supporting complex government agency or military proposal teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of federal procurement processes and contract types.
- Proven experience in proposal management and writing.
- Strong project and process management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required for the active security clearance needed for employment.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with government contracting and procurement processes.
- Experience with proposal management software and tools.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and write proposal responses by identifying and clarifying requirements and evaluation criteria.
- Study solicitation documents to understand their scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria.
- Analyze costs and incorporate them into proposal responses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure proposal compliance.
- Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously and ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain and update proposal content and templates to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Review and edit proposal content for clarity, grammar, and compliance with solicitation requirements.
- Assist in developing proposal strategies and win themes.
- Participate in proposal review meetings and debriefs to improve proposal processes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior proposal team members.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Personal and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
