Proposal Manager

Valiant Integrated Services•Remote,

About The Position

VGS is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead and administer the full proposal process for compliant, detailed, and compelling responses to government RFPs. The role manages large, complex, and task order proposal efforts in line with business development and capture strategy, combining proposal-management expertise with strategic collaboration with senior business development leadership. The successful candidate will develop proposal content, promote Valiant’s win themes and differentiators, and apply strong research, analysis, writing, editing, and attention to detail. The Proposal Manager develops proposal outlines, compliance matrices, content plans, and schedules; leads meetings and reviews with internal and external stakeholders; and coordinates teams, teaming partners, senior leaders, and subject matter experts. The role also oversees graphics and final production, tracks simultaneous proposals and solicitation amendments, manages color reviews and recovery plans, and helps maintain proposal standards through coaching and training. The position may serve in other proposal roles and provide backup leadership support as required.

Requirements

10+ years of experience managing proposals in response to government RFPs.
Knowledge of regulations governing Federal and DoD procurements and contract vehicles.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; Active Secret preferred.
Ability to collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels, from subject matter experts to the CEO.
Strong leadership skills to drive people and processes.
Ability to develop creative responses to requirements while maintaining compliance.
Ability to make difficult decisions and present solutions or alternatives to move the process forward.
Ability to multitask and work against strict deadlines.
Ability to maintain focus on the win strategy throughout the proposal.
Flexibility in rapidly changing circumstances.
Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate efforts to achieve results.
Strong process orientation and commitment to continual process refinement and self-improvement.
Ability to operate with little supervision.
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to analyze, synthesize, and condense text.
Advanced Microsoft Word skills and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Progressive experience in various areas of proposal development and management.
Understanding of the Shipley or another industry-recognized proposal management process and best practices.
Physical requirements may include lifting, ascending and descending stairs, climbing, and extended sitting or standing to varying degrees.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Active Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage large, complex, and/or task order proposal efforts in response to federal and DoD RFPs, aligned with business development and capture strategy.
Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, content plans, and schedules to deliver compliant proposals on time.
Oversee the design of clear, concise, and visually appealing graphics, flow charts, and illustrations.
Provide direction to leadership and cross-functional teams assigned to proposal efforts.
Lead proposal meetings and reviews with internal and external stakeholders, including teaming partners, senior company leaders, and subject matter experts.
Prepare clear and concise briefing materials for senior management.
Manage and track simultaneous proposals, including solicitation amendments.
Partner with the Capture Manager to expand proposal outlines and create storyboards incorporating win strategy, themes, discriminators, source content, and graphic concepts.
Write and develop proposal content as required.
Coordinate and manage color team reviews.
Develop color team recovery plans and reconcile reviewer feedback.
Ensure final submission documents are produced and quality-controlled in compliance with client requirements, including required sections, graphics, terms, and branding.
Serve as volume lead, proposal writer, color team or peer reviewer, or in other proposal roles as required.
Coach proposal managers in proposal processes, procedures, and standards.
Train and coach proposal coordinators in proposal processes, procedures, and standards.
Serve as the Proposal Director’s temporary backup when applicable.
Provide backup leadership support to other proposal managers and their efforts, including serving as a book boss, editing documents, participating in color reviews, and assisting with final production.
Conduct formal training sessions through brown bag lunches or webinars.
Perform other duties as assigned.