Senior Proposal Manager

Senior Proposal Manager

At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (I ) we are driven by innovation, transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results, we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions.

I  is a fast-growing company fueled by passion, curiosity, and innovative thinking – where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn, unlock their full potential, and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation, eager to make a difference, and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team, we invite you to join us and together, we will shape the future.

Let's Make It Real!

The Senior Proposal Manager must be able to meet the key criteria below:

Location:

Hybrid-Remote. This position requires the ability to report to the Alexandria, VA office up to once per week and travel throughout the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area for capture planning sessions, customer meetings, and industry events as business needs require.

Years'

Experience:

6+ years proposal management experience for Federal Contracts

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.

Security Clearance: I  is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

NOTE:

United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Work Schedules: I  promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.

Key

Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing proposals for Federal government contracts.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and government procurement processes.
• Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and annotated outlines based on detailed analysis of solicitation requirements.
• Must have experience managing the development of complex proposals in response to government solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and other competitive opportunities.
• Must be highly proficient in desktop publishing activities using the Microsoft (MS) Office Suite including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint in other tools with a high attention to detail and a track record of delivering work products with minimal defects

Position Overview

I  is a growing, innovative Federal IT services company known for delivering exceptional solutions for customers. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver unparalleled solutions to help our customers achieve their desired outcomes. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting future growth and proposal submissions.

As a Senior Proposal Manager, you will assist in managing the development of complex proposals in response to government solicitations, including RFPs, and other competitive opportunities. As part of the proposal management team, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams to produce compliant, competitive, and high-quality proposal submissions that align with I 's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the proposal development lifecycle from opportunity assessment through final submission.
• Lead proposal kickoff meetings, establish proposal schedules and milestones, and ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and submission deadlines.
• Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and annotated outlines based on detailed analysis of solicitation requirements including Sections L (Proposal Instructions), M (Evaluation Criteria), and C (Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement).
• Interpret complex solicitation requirements and translate them into actionable proposal strategies.
• Coordinate and direct proposal teams including technical writers, subject matter experts, capture managers, pricing analysts, and graphic designers to ensure seamless collaboration and timely completion of…