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Proposal Manager
Chantilly, VA
$160k - $200k + benefits
MUST:
Active TS/SCI
Experienced Proposal Manager
7 or more years of proposal management experience supporting IC agencies.
5+ years demonstrated success managing complex, competitive proposals as a prime contractor.
Recent experience supporting proposals valued at $50M or greater, including multi-volume submissions.
Strong working knowledge of FAR acquisition processes.
Proven ability to partner effectively with Capture, Client, Recruiting, Finance, and Operations.
Experience leading distributed proposal teams under aggressive deadlines.
Familiarity with Shipley or Shipley-aligned proposal best practices.
DUTIES:
Proposal Planning and Governance
Develop and manage the proposal schedule aligned to RFP milestones and internal reviews.
Lead proposal kickoff; define roles, deliverables, and expectations.
Ensure end-to-end compliance with RFP requirements and instructions.
Solution Development and Reviews
Lead solution development with Capture, SMEs, and Operations.
Plan and facilitate Blue Team, Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews.
Integrate feedback and manage content quality, consistency, and version control.
Support quarterly initiatives to collect and update program metrics to develop "Gold Standard” proposal reuse content.
Staffing and Recruiting Coordination
Coordinate with Recruiting to secure Key Personnel Letters of Commitment.
Support recruiting for non-key staff positions as required.
Ensure resumes and staffing narratives are compliant and integrated.
Pricing and Financial Coordination
Coordinate cost and pricing volume development with Finance.
Support Green Team reviews and cost-based rate development as required.
Ensure pricing aligns with the proposed technical solution.
Submittal and Closeout
Conduct final submittal review with the CSO.
Submit proposals in strict accordance with RFP instructions.
Archive final artifacts and receipt confirmation in SharePoint.
Update HubSpot Deal Stage to "Submitted.”
Support win or loss documentation and lessons learned.
Tools and Writing
Use HubSpot and SharePoint for proposal tracking and documentation.
Serve as a Volume Lead for various proposal volumes to include Technical, Management, and Past Performance.
Write, edit, and integrate proposal content using Microsoft Word.
Facilitate and support writing for Market Surveys, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Sources Sought Notices.
Requirements
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