Proposal Manager

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager/Writer with expertise in developing proposals for U.S. federal government contracts, particularly IT-focused projects such as software development, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity implementations. The ideal candidate will manage and write winning bids, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and alignment with client objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development for federal RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and task orders for IT projects, including cloud migrations, software solutions, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Collaborate with IT stakeholders (e.g., solution architects, cybersecurity experts) to gather requirements, develop IT-specific win themes, and write compelling proposal sections (e.g., technical approach, management plans).
• Manage proposal schedules and deliverables using project management tools, ensuring timely submissions for IT-focused bids.
• Write, edit, and review proposal content for IT solutions, ensuring clarity, persuasiveness, and adherence to FAR, DFARS, and IT-specific standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, CMMC).
• Coordinate proposal reviews (e.g., Pink, Red, Gold Team) and maintain compliance matrices and IT-focused content libraries (e.g., past performance for cloud or software projects).
• Stay current with federal acquisition regulations, IT industry trends (e.g., cloud computing, DevSecOps), and agency-specific IT requirements to enhance proposal strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in proposal management/writing in U.S. federal bidding for IT projects (e.g., software development, cloud solutions, cybersecurity) for agencies like DoD, DOE, or HHS.
• Expertise in federal procurement processes (e.g., GSA Schedules, IDIQ, BPAs) and IT compliance standards (e.g., FAR, DFARS, NIST 800-53, CMMC).

Proficiency with tools:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for proposal drafting and technical diagrams.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro for document editing and compliance.
• SharePoint or Google Workspace for IT team collaboration.
• Proposal software (e.g., Privia, Qvidian) for managing IT proposal workflows.
• Project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) for tracking IT project bids.
• IT-specific tools (e.g., Visio for architecture diagrams, GitHub for software proposal versioning).