Proposal Manager

MANTECH•Herndon, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MANTECH International Corporation is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Proposal Manager to join their team in Herndon, VA. This hybrid position requires periodic onsite collaboration for proposal management, strategy sessions, and oral presentation coaching. In this dual-hatted role, the individual will lead end-to-end proposal development across DoD, Federal Civilian, and Intelligence Community pursuits while serving as a primary Orals Coach for high-stakes captures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
4+ years of total proposal management, capture, or BD experience in federal contracting.
2+ years of direct Orals coaching experience (scenario design, slide development, and live coaching).
Proven track record managing full-lifecycle proposals alongside simultaneous orals programs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint), proposal software (e.g., VisibleThread), and familiarity with AI-driven proposal tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a large Federal Systems Integrator.
Familiarity with Cyber, Data & AI Analytics, Enterprise IT, and GWAC/IDIQ task order proposals.
Shipley Certification or APMP Certification/best practices.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end proposal lifecycle—from RFx analysis and compliance matrix development to content creation, red team reviews, and final submission.
Partner with Capture and Business Development teams to develop win themes, discriminators, and strength-based proposal strategies.
Design and execute comprehensive oral presentation programs (scenarios, scripts, and slide decks) for live, virtual, and recorded formats.
Facilitate rehearsal sessions, establishing an "orals battle rhythm" and providing actionable feedback to executives and subject matter experts.
Identify workflow efficiencies, share best practices, and mentor junior team members to enhance win probability.