Proposal Manager Sr. Stf. - Compliance Auditor
About The Position
The Senior Proposal Compliance Auditor is responsible for enforcing proposal process discipline and ensuring 100% compliance prior to submission. This role serves as the final quality and compliance checkpoint for competitive bids, protecting revenue and mitigating risk. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in government and/or complex commercial proposals, confident enough to hold firm on compliance requirements, and respected as a mentor and coach within the proposal organization. This position requires independent judgment, strong executive presence, and the ability to enforce standards without eroding collaboration.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in proposal management, compliance, or proposal operations (Federal/DoD experience strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated experience leading formal compliance reviews on complex proposals
- Deep familiarity with RFP structures (Section L & M, instructions, evaluation criteria)
- Proven ability to enforce process standards in high-pressure environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Ability to travel as required.
- Active Top Secret required with the ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college.
- Shipley Proposal Management Training or Certification.
- Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification
Responsibilities
- Validate RFP/solicitation compliance matrices against final proposal volumes
- Ensure adherence to page limits, formatting, Section L & M requirements, and submission instructions
- Identify compliance gaps, deficiencies, and risk areas prior to submission
- Certify proposal readiness for submission or elevate risks when necessary
- Enforce Proposal Operations standard operating procedures
- Drive consistent use of compliance checklists and review templates
- Maintain audit documentation for traceability and lessons learned
- Identify systemic compliance trends and recommend process improvements
- Partner with Capture and Volume Leads to close recurring gaps
- Mentor proposal managers and coordinators on compliance best practices
- Provide real-time feedback to improve draft quality and structure
- Lead periodic training sessions on compliance discipline
- Serve as a subject matter expert on RFP interpretation and submission strategy
- Escalate non-compliance issues with clear impact statements
- Provide compliance risk assessments prior to submission
- Support after-action reviews to improve future submission
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
