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Proposal Manager

The Prospective Group
  • Fairfax, Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    The Prospective Group (TPG) is looking for a Proposal Manager to play a vital role in the business development process, expressly when responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), or other bid opportunities. The proposal manager’s primary mission is to manage and coordinate the development of winning proposals that meet client requirements and effectively communicate TPG’s value proposition. At TPG the role is a combination of business development, project management, and technical writing; however, the focus remains the same: managing the proposal process efficiently and effectively to secure new and retain existing business opportunities. The proposal manager is essentially the project manager of the proposal process—organizing, coordinating, overseeing and participating in the varied activities needed to produce a compelling, compliant proposal that enhances TPG’s chances of winning a contract.

    Position Responsibilities & Activities:

    Proposal Planning and Strategy
    • Develop a proposal development plan, including timelines, roles, and responsibilities. Coordinate with capture managers and business development teams to understand the opportunity and key win themes.
    Content Management
    • Oversee the collection, organization, and development of proposal content—technical sections, management approaches, past performance, pricing, and compliance documents.
    Team Coordination
    • Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams, including technical experts, pricing specialists, legal, and graphics, ensuring everyone contributes their part on schedule.
    Compliance and Quality Assurance
    • Ensure the proposal complies with all RFP requirements, formatting standards, and submission deadlines. Conduct reviews and quality checks to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
    Writing and Editing
    • Proposal managers often coordinate and review content, may also write or edit sections to ensure clarity, persuasive language, and alignment with the company’s messaging.
    • Schedule and Deadline Management
    • Keep the proposal development process on track, managing deadlines, review cycles, and approvals.
    Review and Approval Process
    • Facilitate internal reviews, including color reviews, management sign-offs, and final quality checks before submission.
    • Submission and Follow-up
    • Ensure timely submission of the proposal and track feedback or debriefs afterward to improve future responses.
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in English, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field
    • Minimum five years of proposal management experience
    • Experience managing proposal responses to the Department of State, Department of Defense, and National Institute of Health a plus
    • Command of the English language with exceptional writing and editing /proofing skills, including expert level skill in Microsoft Word features for proofing and desktop publishing
    • Attention to detail: in the comments section of your application, tell us your favorite color
    • Experience in government and procurement databases (e.g., SAM.gov, FPDS, eBuy) and regulations (e.g., FAR/DFAR, SBA regulations, etc.)
     
     Position Pay Range
    $120,000 - $135,000 USD
     
    The Prospective Group (TPG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFairfax, Virginia
    Websitehttps://theprospectivegroup.com/careers

    Skills

    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Business Processesunmatched
    • Color Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Content Developmentunmatched
    • Content Managementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)unmatched
    • Desktop Publishingunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Editingunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)unmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Graphicsunmatched
    • Journalismunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
    • Persuasion Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Proposal Developmentunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
    • Small Businessunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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