Senior Proposal Manager / Enterprise Proposal Center supporting the Intelligence & Cyber Business Unit

Amentum•Richmond, VA

12d•$160,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Proposal Manager will lead and manage development of compliant, compelling, and competitive proposals responding to Government RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitations for the Intelligence & Cyber Business Unit. The role coordinates proposal work from inception through final delivery, aligning submissions with strategic objectives and government and organizational protocols. It requires effective team leadership, attention to detail and quality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a high-pressure environment. This is a US-remote telework position. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able and willing to obtain a Top Secret clearance; a clearance is not required to start. Travel to on-site meetings for active proposals may be required up to 10%. The role also contributes to strategic planning and business development, improves proposal processes and win rates, mentors junior proposal staff, and supports market analysis, customer engagements, and capture planning. The position typically requires 12 or more years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 8 or more years with a master’s degree; the posting states that a degree is not required and generally equates two years of experience to one year of education. The stated compensation range is $160,000–$185,000+. Benefits listed include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Proven track record managing large-scale, complex proposals for federal government agencies.
Typically 12+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years with a master’s degree; a degree is not required, and the posting generally equates two years of experience to one year of education.
Comprehensive understanding of federal procurement processes and regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance; no clearance is required to start.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to travel to on-site meetings for active proposals up to 10%.
Exceptional organizational, project management, and leadership skills.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with proposal tools and software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and proposal automation tools.

Responsibilities

Lead proposal development, including kickoff meetings, strategy development, writing, editing, and reviews, while ensuring milestones are met.
Collaborate with capture managers, technical experts, subject matter experts, pricing teams, partners, and compliance officers to gather and develop proposal content.
Develop proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and mock-ups.
Ensure proposals comply with RFP requirements for format, content, and submission.
Manage Pink Team strategy and Red Team review processes, incorporating feedback and revisions.
Oversee production and submission of final proposal documents and ensure on-time delivery.
Monitor and communicate proposal status, issues, and risks to senior management.
Conduct post-submission debriefings and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
Analyze significant, complex, and unique issues, exercising independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
Create formal networks and coordinate among groups; independently determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments.
Contribute to company objectives and principles and achieve goals creatively and effectively.
Mentor and train junior proposal staff.
Participate in strategic planning for proposal development and recommend improvements to processes and win rates.
Stay current on industry best practices, emerging trends, and competitive intelligence.
Network and build relationships to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Support other business development activities, including market analysis, customer engagements, and capture planning.