Senior Proposal Manager

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•$135,000 - $140,000

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.

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.