Proposal Manager {169420}

Location: Alexandria, VA
Schedule: Full-Time
Work Setting: Remote with ability to work on-site in Alexandria, VA as needed
Salary: $110,000–$120,000 annually

A-Line Staffing is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to support a growing organization in the federal contracting space. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and can lead the full proposal lifecycle from capture support through final submission.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing and writing federal government proposals , especially in small business environments , and will be comfortable balancing multiple deadlines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and building proposal structure in an evolving organization.

• Lead end-to-end development of compliant, compelling proposals
• Analyze RFPs and create proposal outlines, schedules, and response plans
• Manage multiple concurrent proposal efforts, including fast-turnaround task orders
• Facilitate color team reviews, solutioning sessions, and content development meetings
• Maintain compliance matrices, templates, schedules, and version control processes

• Write and edit technical, management, staffing, and past performance proposal sections
• Turn SME input into polished, persuasive, customer-focused content
• Maintain and expand reusable proposal libraries, including resumes and past performance materials

• Contribute to early capture activities, win strategies, and solution development
• Support customer analysis, competitor assessments, and opportunity qualification
• Participate in pipeline reviews and teaming discussions

• Establish repeatable proposal processes, templates, and workflows
• Help create structure and improve organizational proposal maturity
• Educate internal stakeholders on proposal timelines, roles, and expectations

• Coordinate with remote teams, subcontractors, and partners to gather proposal inputs
• Communicate risks, gaps, and deadlines clearly to leadership
• Build strong working relationships with business development teams and subject matter experts

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
• 5+ years of experience managing and writing federal government proposals
• Strong preference for experience in a small business government contracting environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously with minimal oversight
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience with rapid-turnaround task orders and IDIQ environments
• Familiarity with Shipley or similar proposal methodologies
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office , Teams , SharePoint , and other collaborative tools
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with high accountability
• Ability to work on-site in Alexandria, VA as needed

• Experience supporting business development and capture efforts in a growing organization
• Ability to introduce structure and process where limited frameworks currently exist
• Knowledge of federal contracting , FAR/DFARS , and government procurement cycles
• Graphic design or desktop publishing experience with tools like PowerPoint, Visio, or Adobe

• Able to create order and structure in ambiguous environments
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strategic mindset with a clear understanding of how proposals drive organizational growth

• Salary Range: $110,000–$120,000 annually
• Position Type: Full-time, exempt
• Additional Compensation: Annual reviews and bonus/incentive potential
• Sponsorship: Not available
• Relocation Assistance: Not available

If you have a background in federal proposal management , enjoy leading complex responses, and want to make an impact in a growing government contracting environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, contact:
Austin Faris
A-Line Staffing Solutions
Phone:

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