Proposal Manager

Capital Technology Group•Silver Spring, MD

9d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Capital Technology Group is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to support proposal efforts across a portfolio of federal government opportunities. The role supports the full proposal lifecycle for assigned bids, from RFP release through final submission, and works across civilian and Department of Defense agencies. The manager collaborates with capture, business development, pricing, contracts, and technical teams to develop integrated, compliant, and compelling proposal responses. The position applies established proposal processes and Shipley-aligned practices, develops proposal schedules and compliance materials, guides contributors and review teams, and writes or edits key proposal sections. It also helps maintain reusable proposal assets and provides status, risk, and lessons-learned reporting to capture leads and senior leadership. The estimated annual salary range is $85,000 to $115,000; the final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors, and the range is not a guarantee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of proposal management or proposal development experience.
Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement processes.
Proficiency with Shipley or an equivalent proposal development methodology.
Experience running color team reviews and structured proposal review processes.
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, and proposal management tools such as RFPIO, Loopio, or similar.
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification.
Experience with GovWin IQ, BGOV, or SAM.gov.
Familiarity with pricing volumes and cost narratives in competitive government proposals.
Experience supporting IDIQ, GWAC, or contract vehicle competitions, such as GSA STARS, CIO-SP, or SEWP.
Experience with AI-assisted writing tools or proposal automation platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end development of federal RFP, RFI, RFQ, and task order responses across civilian and DoD agencies.
Apply established proposal processes, templates, style guides, and Shipley-aligned best practices; recommend process improvements.
Work with capture managers to translate win strategy into themes, discriminators, and writing guidance for contributors.
Write and edit key sections, including executive summaries, management volumes, and past performance narratives.
Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, and writing assignments, and keep contributors on schedule.
Lead kickoff meetings, daily stand-ups, and status check-ins with authors, subject matter experts, and reviewers.
Guide and support proposal coordinators, writers, and desktop publishers on assigned efforts.
Organize and facilitate Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews and incorporate reviewer feedback.
Build and maintain compliance matrices mapped to RFP instructions and evaluation criteria.
Ensure submissions are compliant, compelling, delivered on time, and free of defects.
Contribute to and maintain proposal assets, including the corporate library, boilerplate content, past performance repository, and resume bank.
Partner with business development, capture, pricing, contracts, and technical teams to produce integrated, high-quality responses.
Report proposal status, risks, and lessons learned to capture leads and senior leadership.
Support bid/no-bid discussions and gate reviews with proposal-level input on scope, effort, and schedule.

Benefits

Remote work; hybrid roles will be specified in the job post.
Competitive compensation package.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) with 4% matching.
Liberal PTO vacation policy.
Generous annual continuing education.
Annual wellness budget.
Bonus incentive programs, including employee referrals and performance-based rewards.