Senior Proposal & Business Operations Manager

Senior Proposal & Business Operations Manager

• Falls Church, VA

Precision Collective delivers innovative professional services and strategic consulting solutions to federal agencies helping accomplish complex missions with precision, purpose, and exceptional client service. We provide program management, strategic communications, technical consulting, and administrative support services delivering meaningful results. Explore opportunities to join our team at

At Precision Collective, we believe great organizations are built by great people. We invest in talented professionals who are curious, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional results. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders, contribute to meaningful federal missions, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous development.

Precision Collective is seeking a Senior Proposal & Business Ops Manager to join our leadership team and play a critical role in the continued growth of the company. This is not a traditional proposal-management position. We are looking for a mid-career DoW, CBRN, CWMD, or national security professional federal procurements, can write and manage winning proposals, and is equally comfortable solving operational and organizational challenges.

The successful candidate will become a trusted partner to the Executive Director of Ops with meaningful ownership across three critical areas of the business:
Proposal Leadership & Business Development, Corporate Operations, and Personnel & Workforce Management. This role is ideal for someone who has spent several years in the defense contracting or military environment and is ready for a position where writing ability, judgment, initiative, mission knowledge, and leadership directly influence company growth and success.

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Lead federal proposals from solicitation release through final submission, including analysis of RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, PWSs, SOWs, and evaluation criteria.
• Write, edit, and refine high-quality proposal content, including technical, management, staffing, past performance, and corporate experience sections.
• Develop proposal strategies, compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, storyboards, and production plans.
• Collaborate across Finance, HR, Business Development, Contracts, and Operations to resolve issues and improve organizational effectiveness.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience; equivalent military or professional experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience developing, writing, and/or managing federal government proposals.
• Experience supporting executive-level operations or corporate functions in a government contracting environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint).
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.

This is a full-time position based in Falls Church, VA, with minimal travel expected.

• Shipley Proposal Process certification or equivalent formal proposal training.

At Precision Collective, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing competitive compensation, meaningful career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life…