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Sr. Proposal Manager

Workday USA.VA.Home Office Washington DC Metro Remote senior full-time

Salary

$142,200 USD - $213,200 USD per year

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Description

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Sr. Proposal Manager to lead the development of compelling, compliant proposals for federal government opportunities. You will own the full proposal lifecycle , from opportunity identification through submission and post-award follow-up , partnering with capture, business development, technical, and pricing teams to deliver proposals that maximize win probability.

Responsibilities:

  • Pre-Proposal: Support capture strategy, review solicitation requirements, build proposal outlines and compliance matrices.
  • Proposal Development: Lead and coordinate cross-functional proposal teams, develop win themes and key messages, write and edit proposal content, own compliance, build and manage the proposal schedule.
  • Post-Submission: Manage final submission, support post-submission activities, lead post-proposal reviews.
  • Ongoing Responsibilities: Stay current on federal procurement regulations, maintain proposal templates and boilerplate content, continuously improve the proposal development process.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of federal government proposal development experience
  • Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related regulations
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, AutogenAI, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign, and proposal management software
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • U.S. citizenship required

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • PMP or APMP certification
  • membership in professional proposal organizations
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