Senior Proposal Manager Security Clearance

Position: Senior Proposal Manager with Security Clearance
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to join our high-performing Revenue Operations (Rev Ops) Growth Enablement team, a strategic, enterprise-facing function supporting a portfolio of five market verticals and more than ten subsidiaries across the federal contracting space. This role is designed for a seasoned proposal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and can manage multiple concurrent efforts.

The ideal candidate takes ownership, leads by example, and brings clarity, structure, and accountability across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end proposal development for Federal RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Task Orders, and Direct Awards, ensuring compliant, high-quality, and on-time submissions.

* Develop and manage integrated proposal schedules, enforce deadlines, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Capture, Business Development, Pricing, Recruiting, Contracts, and Leadership.

* Create and manage compliant proposal outlines, templates, and compliance matrices aligned to RFP Sections L and M, leveraging AI tools where appropriate to improve speed and accuracy.

* Lead proposal compliance strategy and reviews, ensuring adherence to Sections L and M, FAR/DFARS, agency-specific requirements, and solicitation instructions; ensure all content is fully traceable to requirements.

* Collaborate with stakeholders to develop win strategies, discriminators, and key messaging, and ensure consistent integration across all proposal volumes.

* Write, edit, and refine proposal content, including management approaches, staffing plans, and past performance narratives, incorporating AI-assisted drafting and editing while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment to evaluation criteria.

* Plan and facilitate structured color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold), ensuring feedback is actionable, tracked, and incorporated efficiently.

* Support the maintenance of proposal infrastructure including compliance matrices, trackers, repositories, and document management systems, incorporating AI-enabled tools and automation where appropriate.

* Ensure proposals are customer-focused, benefits-driven, and aligned to evaluation criteria and scoring methodology.

* Monitor updates to FAR/DFARS and agency procurement guidance and advise teams on compliance implications and risk areas.

* Contribute to and maintain content libraries and reusable assets, including development of AI-supported content and prompt libraries.

* Support development of oral presentations, discussions, and Q&A/EN responses, ensuring alignment with proposal messaging and compliance requirements.

* Drive the use of graphics and visuals to improve clarity, compliance traceability, and evaluator comprehension.

* Lead post-submission activities, including debriefs and lessons learned.

* Incorporate lessons learned into templates, compliance approaches, processes, and future proposals as required.

* Leverage AI tools and large language models to enhance proposal development, including compliance analysis, content generation, summarization, and quality review, while ensuring proper validation and governance of outputs.

* Stay current on emerging AI tools, trends, and best practices within federal proposal development.

* Champion DDC's high-performance culture, operational standards, and continuous improvement mindset.

* Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
* Years of

Experience:

Eight (8) or more years of federal proposal management experience, preferably in a shared services or multi-entity environment.

* Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, or a related field.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

* Selected candidate must reside in Eastern Time Zone.

* Certification Requirements:
Shipley, APMP, or equivalent certification preferred.

* Deep knowledge of the federal procurement lifecycle, including FAR/DFARS, Sections L and M, and agency-specific acquisition practices.

* Proven ability to manage multiple complex proposals simultaneously in deadline-driven environments.

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