Senior Proposal Manager

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At Ana Vation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Ana Vation is seeking a hands-on Senior Proposal Manager to augment our existing Business Development Team. We are looking for a versatile, high-impact team player who can wear multiple hats and contribute across various functions. The ideal candidate is a utility player—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, seamlessly stepping in to manage proposals, coordinate teams, and support critical business development efforts as needed.

If you have a proven track record of leading successful federal proposals that result in awarded contracts and you meet or exceed the qualifications below, we want to speak with you.

• Deliver compliant, professionally produced proposals within defined time frames
• Participate in the development and review of proposal strategies and themes
• Direct the creation and review of proposal outlines that will be used as a key document design and control medium
• Leads and participates in collaborative sessions to refine win strategy, competitive assessments, and customer pain points or hot buttons
• Assist in analyzing solicitation requirements against proposal outlines to ensure compliance and responsiveness to the customer's issues and needs
• Develop and conduct all color reviews and follow up for internal evaluation of the technical, management, and overall proposal approaches
• Write and edit proposals for continuity, logic, organization, messaging to enhance delivery and Ana Vation differentiators
• Coordinate and review / edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders. Specifically working with internal solutions architects, SMEs, and teaming partners
• Maintain proposal files, past performance catalogue; create and maintain corporate SharePoint proposal site for each managed opportunity
• Serve as an author or proposal section and develop RFI responses

This is a hybrid role in Chantilly, VA. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years’ experience writing winning differentiated Federal IT Services and Engineering proposals
• Strong business acumen, with willingness and ability to learn additional skills
• Superior organizational skills, with special attention to detail, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management; ability to project a confident leadership image to peers, subordinates and executive management
• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously: able to be hands-on as well as strategic
• Must work well under pressure; demonstrated ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to work occasional nights, weekends as required by proposal schedules
• Exceptional skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Suite of Products
• Proposal Repository Management experience including Teams and Share Point
• Ability to support on-site proposal responses as required
• Active TS Clearance

• Strong understanding of Software Development, Cybersecurity, and/or Dev Sec Ops  subject matter
• Experience with leading and supporting complex proposals in the DoD and Intelligence sectors
• Experience using Teams and Share Point
• Experience using a CRM Tool such as Salesforce
• Experience with video and/or oral proposal presentations
• Demonstrated experience using generative AI for research, analysis, content generation and enhancement
• APMP certification

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

Ana Vation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.