Senior Proposal Coordinator and Editor

MANTECH•Herndon, VA

5h•$88,200 - $147,200•Hybrid

About The Position

MANTECH International Corporation is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Proposal Coordinator and Editor to join their team in Herndon, VA. This is a hybrid remote position with occasional onsite support required. The role combines proposal coordination and editing responsibilities, focusing on leading coordination, scheduling, and logistical support for large, complex proposals, while also ensuring written content is grammatically correct, consistent, and technically accurate. The candidate will be responsible for preparing deliverables that meet production quality standards, comply with solicitation requirements, and adhere to MANTECH’s corporate branding standards, working with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of related proposal coordination experience and a minimum of 6 years of proposal editing experience.
Experience with Government proposals and the ability to analyze solicitation requirements that impact editing, formatting and production.
Proficient in and able to apply GPO, AP, and Chicago style guides, as well as style guides used by various Government agencies and internal customers.
Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Google Drive).
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple, complex tasks and projects, working quickly, accurately, and efficiently under strict deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a positive, proactive approach and the ability to explain complex issues across leadership levels.
Willingness to work evenings or weekends as required to meet proposal deadlines.
U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in classified environments.
Lead in the development and governance of enterprise templates and style guides.
Experience with APMP best practices or APMP Certification(s).

Responsibilities

Leads proposal planning, scheduling, and logistics with minimal support, coordinating the Proposal Manager's meeting schedule, and assisting with the coordination of activities across other proposal support teams (Writers, Graphics, DTP, Editors, Production and SMEs).
Reads and interprets complex RFPs and amendments to understand all instructions, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.
Edits proposals and other written content for correct and consistent grammar, punctuation, spelling, terminology, style, and messaging, while collaborating with proposal teams to improve text quality and translate complex information into plain language appropriate for the intended audience.
Ensures strict version-control procedures and maintains ownership of proposal working files from Gold Team through final production, while setting up and maintaining Teams, SharePoint, and Box workspaces (including accounts and file permissions).
Prepares administrative proposal documents and slide decks (contact lists, calendars, kickoff, standups, and color teams), facilitates Graphics Kickoff Sessions, leads Production Meetings, and participates in Daily Standup Meetings.
Oversee all production and delivery activities, leading production efforts for color reviews and final proposal submissions (printing, tabs, assembly, binders, packaging, labels, delivery receipts, etc.).
Manages war room logistics, including equipment setup, loaner laptops, stocking supplies, catering needs, and expensing invoices. Coordinates with security and IT for high-side proposal system access, guest visits, and badging, ensuring all consultants and teammates are approved and briefed prior to accessing proprietary information.