Fairfax, VA, US
8 days ago
Senior Proposal Manager
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Proposal Manager Job Locations US-VA-Fairfax ID 2025-9237 Company All Native Shared Services Company Category Contracts, Procurement, Legal & Proposal Services Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Summary

All Native Group is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and results driven Senior Proposal Manager to lead the development of large, complex, and high-value proposals for U.S. federal government contracts ($20-$100+ million). The ideal candidate will bring a track record of leading winning proposals, demonstrate expertise across multiple acquisition types, and possess in-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). 

As a strategic leader within our business development and capture organization, the Senior Proposal Manager will manage proposal responses from kickoff through submission and ensure compliance, quality, and compelling content that aligns with customer requirements and evaluation criteria. 

 

Essential Functions 

Lead multi-volume proposal efforts (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, Task Orders, IDIQs, GWACs), including Technical, Management, Cost, and Past Performance volumes for opportunities >$20 million. Interpret and analyze RFP Sections L, M, and C to develop a responsive proposal strategy and ensure compliance. Manage the entire proposal lifecycle, including scheduling, resource assignments, kickoff meetings, daily standups, color team reviews, and final production. Establish and maintain a collaborative proposal portal (e.g., SharePoint or Teams) to track activities and share documents. Develop detailed compliance matrices using tools like Visible Thread and oversee coordination of writing, graphics, formatting, editing, and delivery. Coordinate with the pricing and contracts teams to develop the Cost/Price Volume and maintain alignment with the technical approach. Implement industry best practices (e.g., Shipley, APMP) and tailor methodologies to meet solicitation and customer-specific requirements. Facilitate proposal reviews (color team planning, reviewer training, comment adjudication, recovery planning) and ensure timely implementation of feedback. Conduct post-submission activities including after-action reviews and lessons learned sessions to drive continuous improvement. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to proposal coordinators, writers, and junior managers. Lead and respond to data calls, ensure accurate messaging and content across volumes, and support graphics and visual storytelling development. Support proposal team training initiatives and ensure adherence to company style guides and brand standards. Perform additional proposal management duties as assigned by the Director of Proposals. Maintain proposal content libraries and resusable content to enhance future responses 

 

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, or related field (or equivalent experience). 8–10 years of federal proposal management experience, including oversight of complex, multi-agency efforts. Proven success leading winning proposals for federal customers. Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and various contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, BPA, etc.). Experience leading and winning OCONUS based work including base operations support services (BOSS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint). Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Shipley or APMP training or certification. Familiarity with Salesforce, GovWin 

 

Supervisory Responsibility 

None required for this position. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds. Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need. 

Travel 

Occasional travel is expected for this position.   

Security Clearance 

None required for this position   

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.  In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

 

AAP/EEO Statement  

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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