Proposal Manager

Red Cedar Consultancy•Mclean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Proposal Manager to lead and manage the complete proposal lifecycle. This includes working closely with the Business Development (BD) and Capture teams to develop win themes, making go/no-go recommendations, and ensuring the submission of compliant, high-quality proposals. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional technical writing, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of federal procurement processes and tools.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience working on federal government IT proposals.
Experience with proposal operations reference databases, such as Graphics and Reusable Assets.
Strong understanding of federal proposal compliance, procurement processes, and RFP development best practices.
Demonstrated ability to develop win themes and go/no-go recommendations.
Advanced knowledge of proposal production tools and techniques.
Proposal lifecycle management
RFP and RFI responses
Federal Government IT proposals
Federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS)
Compliance matrices
Proposal templates and schedules
Technical writing and editing
Collaboration with SMEs and Capture Managers
Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe
Agile/Scrum methodologies
IT Service Management systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
Time management and prioritization
People skills and teamwork

Nice To Haves

Certification in proposal management or technical writing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, including RFI responses, white papers, resumes, and past performance citations.
Interpret RFP requirements and develop proposal templates, outlines, compliance matrices, production checklists, and bid and proposal budgets.
Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) and manage the full RFP lifecycle, from solicitation analysis to final submission.
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to develop compliant, high-quality proposals that align with federal government requirements.
Lead the development of proposals for federal IT contracts, ensuring all content meets compliance and quality standards.
Coordinate and collaborate with Capture Managers, Proposal Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Program Managers, and Support Leads.
Research and organize solutions and reusable content for proposal submissions.
Edit, format, and review documents to ensure compliance with RFP requirements and corporate quality standards.
Lead proposal meetings, including Kick-Off Meetings, Color Team Reviews, and Proposal Reviews.
Develop and maintain proposal schedules and report progress to stakeholders.
Ensure accurate and compliant proposal submissions, adhering to editorial specifications and branding standards.
Participate in and contribute to the upkeep of Proposal Operations reference databases, including Proposal Content, Graphics, Past Performance, and Reusable Assets.
Manage proposal document production, including printing, binding, CD Rom creation, and shipping.
Collect and compile lessons learned to improve future proposal processes.