$110,000–$120,000 Per Year
Adobe Product Family, Best Practices, Bid Analysis, Business Development, Business Growth, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Content Development, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Desktop Publishing, Detail Oriented, Editing, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Government, Government Contracts, Graphic Design, Incentive Programs, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Organizational Development/Management, Process Improvement, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Remote Team Management, Revenue Growth, Scalable System Development, Schedule Development, Small Business, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Storytelling, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Time Management, Writing Skills
Senior Proposal Manager (GovCon / IDIQ / Shipley)
Location: Alexandria, VA (Remote Flexibility)
Salary: $110,000 – $120,000 + Annual Reviews & Bonus Incentive Plan (BIP)
Position Type: Direct Hire | New Role
Sponsorship: Not Available
Senior Proposal Manager (GovCon / IDIQ / Shipley) Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead end-to-end federal proposal development within a growing government contractor. This individual will own the full proposal lifecycle—from RFP analysis through submission—while driving structure, quality, and strategy in a fast-paced, small-business environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, can manage multiple rapid-turnaround proposals, and enjoys building scalable processes that directly impact business growth.
Senior Proposal Manager (GovCon / IDIQ / Shipley) Key Responsibilities
Proposal Leadership & Management
- Lead full lifecycle proposal development (RFP analysis, outlines, scheduling, writing, editing, production)
- Manage multiple concurrent proposals, including rapid 72-hour task orders
- Facilitate color team reviews, solutioning sessions, and content collaboration with SMEs and leadership
- Develop compliance matrices, schedules, templates, and version control standards
Writing & Content Development
- Write and edit compliant, compelling proposal content (technical, management, staffing, past performance)
- Translate complex SME input into clear, customer-focused narratives
- Maintain and expand reusable content libraries (resumes, boilerplate, past performance)
Capture & Business Development Support
- Contribute to win strategies, competitive analysis, and solution development
- Support pipeline reviews, teaming discussions, and opportunity qualification
- Assist BD in shaping and capture efforts
Process Improvement & Organizational Growth
- Implement proposal best practices in a developing environment
- Build repeatable workflows, templates, and scalable processes
- Educate internal stakeholders on proposal strategy and lifecycle expectations
Collaboration & Communication
- Coordinate across remote teams, subcontractors, and partners
- Communicate risks, gaps, and deadlines proactively to leadership
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to improve proposal outcomes
Senior Proposal Manager (GovCon / IDIQ / Shipley) Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
- 5+ years of federal government proposal management and writing experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously with minimal oversight
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills (technical translation required)
- Experience with IDIQ contracts and rapid-turnaround task orders
- Familiarity with Shipley or similar proposal methodologies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and collaboration tools
- Experience working in government contracting (GovCon) environments
- Ability to work independently in a remote, high-accountability setting
Senior Proposal Manager (GovCon / IDIQ / Shipley) Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Business Development (BD) and capture efforts
- Background in small or growing government contractors
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal procurement lifecycle
- Experience building structure in low-process environments
- Graphic design / desktop publishing skills (PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe)
Key Success Factors
- Ability to create structure and clarity in ambiguous environments
- Comfortable working under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills (without direct authority)
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strategic mindset with understanding of how proposals drive revenue growth
Why Join?
- High-impact role with direct visibility to leadership
- Opportunity to build and shape proposal processes from the ground up
- Fast-paced environment with meaningful growth potential
- Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
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