Proposal Manager

MicroTech • Allen, TX

9d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Proposal Manager manages all aspects of the proposal development lifecycle, from pre-RFP through submission, to maximize contract award success. The role calls for a capable proposals professional experienced in a small business environment who consistently delivers high-quality proposals.

The Proposal Manager leads and supports compliant, compelling federal government proposals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including capture and business development personnel, technical subject matter experts, proposal team members, subcontractors, and executive leadership. The role writes, edits, coordinates, and manages responses to RFPs, RFQs, task order proposals, and RFIs, while handling multiple proposal efforts and maintaining schedules and compliance requirements.

As the primary point of contact for assigned efforts, the manager prepares kickoff packages, develops schedules and compliance matrices, coordinates meetings, and manages content development, reviews, and production. The role also improves proposal quality through review and rewriting, responds to clarification and revision requests on compressed timelines, and supports proposal knowledge-management repositories and SharePoint libraries. It requires flexibility and initiative in a dynamic small business environment with changing priorities and customer demands.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience writing, coordinating, and managing federal government proposals; experience supporting DoD and IT services opportunities is preferred.
• Strong proposal writing, editing, and content-development skills, including the ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Ability to work under aggressive deadlines, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced proposal environment.
• Experience supporting rapid-turn proposal efforts with minimal oversight.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and proposal collaboration tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, during active proposal efforts as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, Marketing, English, or a related discipline preferred; four years of experience employed by the federal government, supporting federal government contracting, or military service may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working in a small business and/or veteran-owned business environment.
• AMPM certifications.
• Experience with the Shipley Proposal Process or similar proposal development methodologies.
• Familiarity with federal government procurement processes and Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) environments.
• Experience supporting proposals for IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or technical support services contracts.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support compliant, compelling federal government proposal development in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Write, edit, coordinate, and manage responses to government RFPs, RFQs, task order proposals, and RFIs.
• Coordinate multiple proposal efforts simultaneously while maintaining schedule discipline and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned proposal efforts.
• Prepare proposal kickoff packages and develop proposal schedules and compliance matrices.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings.
• Manage proposal content development, reviews, and production activities.
• Review and rewrite proposal sections to ensure consistency, compliance, responsiveness, and quality.
• Respond to clarification requests, deficiency reports, and final proposal revision requests within compressed timelines.
• Support and maintain proposal knowledge-management repositories and SharePoint libraries.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and customer demands in a dynamic small business environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off: 15 days during the first year and 20 days annually after one year of service
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefit programs
• Corporate discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level