Senior Proposal Manager

Saalex•Lexington Park, MD

10d•$130,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Saalex is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager in Lexington Park, Maryland, to lead and manage the development of compliant, compelling, and competitive federal government proposals. The role oversees the proposal lifecycle from solicitation release through submission, collaborating with Capture, Business Development, Operations, Pricing, Contracts, Recruiting, and executive leadership to deliver winning solutions. The position is full-time and hybrid remote/in-office. The salary range is $130,000–$190,000, depending on experience. The candidate must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance; clearance requirements include U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.

Requirements

At least 8 years of proposal development or proposal management experience supporting federal government contracts.
Experience leading complex proposals from solicitation through submission.
Strong knowledge of federal proposal processes and compliance requirements.
Excellent writing, editing, organization, and project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and aggressive deadlines.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance; clearance requirements include U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD, Navy, NAVAIR, or other federal agencies.
Experience managing large, complex proposals and task order competitions.
APMP certification and/or Shipley training.
Experience with IDIQ, GWAC, OTA, and multiple-award contract proposals.
Familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements.
Experience utilizing AI and proposal automation tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage federal proposal efforts from kickoff through submission.
Analyze solicitations and develop compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, and proposal plans.
Coordinate proposal teams, subject matter experts, subcontractors, and reviewers.
Partner with Capture and Business Development teams to implement win strategies, themes, and discriminators.
Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings, status meetings, and color team reviews.
Manage Pink, Red, Gold, and final review cycles.
Ensure proposal compliance, quality, consistency, and timely submission.
Write, edit, and improve technical, management, staffing, and past performance content.
Track proposal risks, action items, and deadlines.
Maintain proposal libraries, reusable content, and lessons learned.
Mentor proposal staff and support process improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.