Proposal Manager/Writer
Arlington, VA
Full Time
Experienced
RT is seeking a skilled Proposal Manager to join our business development team to lead and shape winning proposals for federal contracts. The Proposal Manager will be responsible for managing multiple proposal efforts simultaneously, from kickoff to submission, including document management, schedule management, stakeholder coordination and communication, compliance, information collection, and support for drafting and editing all proposal volumes. This role requires exceptional organization, writing, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality work.
Job Details
Job Title: Proposal Manager/Writer
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Shift: Day
Work Location: Hybrid
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Job Details
Job Title: Proposal Manager/Writer
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Shift: Day
Work Location: Hybrid
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:
- Manage proposal efforts from inception to submission, serving as primary coordinator for all proposal actions (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, RFQs).
- Review and analyze solicitations to identify critical items required for compliant responses.
- Create, communicate, and manage proposal schedules and key deadlines.
- Compile and submit questions to the government as part of the solicitation process.
- Lead activities required to successfully assemble multi-functional teams to perform Blue, Pink, Red and Gold Team proposal reviews according to the Shipley best practices.
- Schedule and lead proposal reviews and debrief meetings.
- Track all proposal actions and work with action owners close out pending tasks.
- Assist proposal writers and subject matter experts by providing shell proposal sections, graphics, draft cover letters, and boilerplate materials.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, business development, and operations, to gather content that aligns with solicitation requirements.
- Review and edit proposal materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency in line with company branding and proposal standards.
- Support the maintenance and update a library of standard proposal text, templates, and past proposals to streamline future response efforts.
- Stay current with government procurement trends and agency-specific requirements to align proposals with evolving client needs and writing best practices.
- Review proposals for compliance and provide feedback to address compliance gaps.
- Submit final proposals according to government instructions and confirm receipt with the government stakeholders.
- Facilitate executive-level virtual meetings, including preparing meeting agendas, capturing minutes, and tracking outcomes and action items.
- Work proactively and independently to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Function as part of an integrated team sharing products, best practices, and information across the RT growth organization.
- Familiarity with federal contracting requirements, proposal compliance, and solicitation types.
- Experience submitting Sources Sought, RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for proposal types including IDIQs, MATOCS, and SATOCS Unrestricted and Restricted.
- Experience leading and supporting RFPs on major federal vehicles.
- Understanding of price proposals exercises for Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Cost Reimbursement
- Experience formatting and creating documents, presentations, and spreadsheets as needed in response to solicitations and tracking internal processes.
- Familiarity with SAM.gov, GovWin, and FPDS.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with proposal management software (e.g., SharePoint)
- Ability to understand and interpret complex solicitation documents and translate them into clear, compelling proposals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Requirements:
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
- Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited
- Experience: 5-8 years of experience in the field or in a related area
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- MS SharePoint
- MS Visio
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship.
- Credentialing: Ability to pass background check and drug screen. Current physical and immunizations.
- Physical: Ability and willingness to adhere to an untraditional work schedule, specifically working after hours and on weekends to satisfy tight proposal development schedules and deadlines. The demands for this position fluctuate between busy seasons and off seasons, requiring candidates to effectively and independently balance their time.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, including talking and hearing.
- Ability to operate productively in a fully remote work environment, including the ability to take meetings and phone calls from a quiet and private space during business hours.
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