Contracts - Proposal Manager

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

Progression Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. #INDPRO