Senior Proposal Manager

AVER•Washington, PA

4d•Remote

About The Position

AVER is a fast-growing SDVOSB that has achieved significant revenue growth over the past five years. Our work spans Data Analytics, Mission Support, IT Modernization, and Biometrics, supporting critical federal missions across Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Healthcare domains. We are seeking a Senior Proposal Manager with expert-level writing and proposal leadership skills to lead complex federal proposals from kickoff through submission and interview support. This role is ideal for a seasoned proposal professional who thrives in deadline-driven environments and consistently delivers high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals. The Senior Proposal Manager is responsible for leading priority federal proposal efforts, managing proposal teams, and driving the development of persuasive, compliant proposal content. This role focuses on proposal execution, writing, compliance, and production, partnering closely with internal leaders and SMEs to deliver competitive submissions.

Requirements

10+ years of federal proposal management experience, including senior-level ownership of complex proposals
Demonstrated success leading winning proposals for DoD, DHS, DOJ, and/or civilian agencies
Exceptional proposal writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into clear, compelling narratives
Deep expertise in proposal compliance, color reviews, and quality control
Strong working knowledge of Shipley or similar federal proposal management methodologies
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines
Experience collaborating with executives, technical leaders, SMEs, and external partners
Proficiency with proposal tools and environments including SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Adobe PDF
Bachelor Degree required

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign) and Photoshop preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage end-to-end federal proposal efforts from kickoff through final submission and post-submission interviews
Own proposal planning, schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and storyboards
Drive proposal strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, and internal reviews to ensure alignment to evaluation criteria and win themes
Serve as primary proposal writer and editor, developing and refining Executive Summaries, Management Volumes, Personnel/Staffing Volumes, and other assigned sections
Manage and coordinate proposal teams, including technical leads, writers, editors, graphics, and production staff
Facilitate color team reviews and check-in reviews, incorporating actionable feedback into proposal revisions
Ensure strict compliance with RFP instructions, FAR/DFARS requirements, and evaluation criteria
Manage proposal operations, including SharePoint sites, version control, document integration, and final production
Lead proposal interview preparation, including content development, slide reviews, messaging alignment, and rehearsal support
Coordinate closely with Proposal Leadership, SMEs, executives, and teaming partners throughout the proposal lifecycle
Support lessons learned and best practice sharing following submissions and debriefs