Proposal Manager

S2 Analytical Solutions•Herndon, VA

16h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced part‑time IC/DoD Proposal Manager to lead and support competitive proposal efforts across the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. In this flexible role, you will manage schedules, drive Section L/M compliance, run color reviews, and develop compelling, evaluator‑focused proposal content. You will collaborate closely with capture, technical SMEs, pricing, and subcontract partners to deliver high‑quality, compliant submissions.

Requirements

5–12 years IC/DoD proposal management experience (Shipley/APMP preferred)
Proven record supporting and winning complex IDIQs, GWACs, and TOs
Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Section L/M interpretation, and proposal best practices
Excellent writing, organization, and cross functional leadership skills
Proficiency with MS Office and proposal collaboration tools
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle proposal management (Pre-RFP shaping through submission, ENs, FPR, orals, BAFO, and post-award debriefs).
Stand up and manage the proposal team, including volume leads, writers, SMEs, graphics, pricing, contracts, and subcontractors.
Develop and manage the Proposal Management Plan (PMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), outline, storyboard plan, content plan, and compliance matrix mapped to RFI/RFQ/RFP/Amendments.
Serve as Volume Lead (e.g., Technical, Management, Past Performance, Small Business, Transition) and integrate cross-volume consistency.
Facilitate color team reviews (Pink/Red/Gold/White/Black Hat) with actionable feedback capture, adjudication, and version control.
Coordinate proposal security and handling procedures for classified submissions, including DD254 requirements, SCIF coordination, and secure IT workflows.
Ensure strict compliance with FAR/DFARS, agency supplements, Section L/M, CDRLs, Section 508, cyber (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC), data rights, OCI, and export controls.
Implement quality standards (Shipley/APMP best practices) and enforce content quality (discriminators, strengths, substantiation, and proof points tied to Section M).
Develop and enforce templates, styles, and brand/voice consistency; manage graphics and data calls; direct the creation of BOEs and substantiated staffing approaches.
Manage digital and physical production: eCopy , SIPR/JWICS/Intelink platforms where applicable, classified addenda, courier logistics, and portal submissions.
Coordinate Q&A and amendments; analyze evaluation notices (ENs) and lead response strategy.
Own proposal configuration control (SharePoint/Teams/SME portals); enforce versioning, naming, review gates, and editorial standards.
Coordinate orals coaching, decks, demo scripts, and dry runs; align with solution and storylines.