Senior Proposal Manager-1099 Independent Contractor (Consultant)

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc. • Remote, US,

5d • Remote

About The Position

ACET is seeking a highly skilled Senior Proposal Manager who will be responsible for leading the development, coordination, and submission of high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals in response to Federal, State, and commercial solicitations. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills who can manage multiple concurrent proposals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense (DOD) procurement processes, and the Shipley proposal lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in proposal management, preferably within the federal contracting or defense sector.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, DoD, and federal acquisition processes.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Experience with Shipley or similar proposal methodologies.
• Must be US Citizen to apply

Nice To Haves

• APMP certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional).
• Experience with IDIQ task order management and rapid response proposals.
• Background in technical services, logistics, or aviation support contracting

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle, from capture and pre-RFP planning through submission and post-submission support.
• Develop and manage proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and review plans to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Coordinate input from technical, management, pricing, and contracts teams to ensure all sections align with the overall win strategy.
• Facilitate color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, Green) and incorporate feedback to strengthen the proposal’s quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and internal standards.
• Write and edit proposal sections, executive summaries, and management/technical narratives as needed.
• Collaborate with pricing and contracts teams to align cost volumes with the technical approach and value proposition.
• Manage proposal production and submission, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy of all deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement by developing templates, best practices, and lessons learned for future proposals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior