Proposal Manager Security Clearance

Job Description

Job Title:

Proposal Manager

Location:

Remote

Education:

Bachelor's Degree
Salary: $80,000-$100,000
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus structure, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, Generous PTO and remote work options.

Application:
Apply here, or on our Careers Page @ Careers - Metronome (), email your resume to the Proposal Manager job.

The Proposal Manager is responsible for all managerial and administrative aspects of proposal development–ensuring the security and integrity of all proposal documentation, coordinating internal flow and review of all proposal inputs, and directing production of the final proposal product.

• Conduct full life‑cycle proposal management, including pre‑request for proposal (RFP) related activities; oversee or draft, review, and finalize various proposal volumes (including content, style, formatting, and graphics); and manage proposal submission‑related activities.
• Collaborate with Contracts to prepare data calls for prime bids and respond to data calls when a sub.
• AI and Automation:
  Leverage AI‑driven tools to streamline proposal development workflows, automate compliance checks against DoD solicitations (RFP, RFQ, RFI), and enhance response accuracy, efficiency, and speed.
• Maintain the folder and electronic file structure, archive, and backup capability and procedures for all proposal materials on the team’s server system.
• Maintain electronic proposal file access and tracking protocols for ensuring the security and integrity of all proposal documentation.
• Control access to the proposal area and sensitive or proprietary materials.
• Develop compliant templates and annotated outlines for proposal sections/volumes.
• Manage and/or assist with the production of draft and final text and graphics; maintain real‑time development status of all proposal text and graphics.
• Establish and maintain proposal schedules, from the kick‑off meeting, through color team reviews, to final production and submission.
• Lead focused, effective proposal meetings to ensure appropriate progress.
• Analyze RFPs to identify all requirements; oversee the development of compliant annotated outlines for proposal sections/volumes.
• Develop and maintain proposal compliance matrices.
• Define style conventions based on corporate standards and individual RFP requirements.
• Assist with the development of win themes, value propositions, and discriminators.
• Identify, obtain resources for, and work with resources needed for completing proposals and/or responses to requests for information (RFIs), as necessary.
• Manage, write (non‑technical content), and edit proposal response documents, as necessary.
• Interview and debrief subject matter experts (SMEs) (e.g., technical and functional personnel) to develop accurate, compliant, and compelling content for all sections/volumes.
• Interface with Contracts, Pricing, Human Resources, and executive team to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Coordinate the internal flow and review of all proposal inputs and outputs, including scheduling and conducting color team/technical reviews, in‑briefing review team members, obtaining review team feedback, and conducting color team/technical review recovery efforts including assignments for incorporating reviewer feedback.
• Respond rapidly to RFP amendments and make necessary changes/adjustments across the team.
• Perform a final review of all documents and sign off on their production and submission readiness and request a final review from leadership.
• Direct the production, reproduction, and binding/packaging of proposal reviews, final master proposal, and all hard/soft copies.
• Ensure proposal compliance, including submission compliance, via the Government‑mandated means (e.g., email, web portals, CDs, paper copies, etc.).
• Participate in post‑submission proposal lessons learned sessions.
• Other duties associated with the Proposal Manager position, as directed by the Director of Proposal Operations.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 2+ years of experience with management of proposal development and capture efforts for government clients.
• Expertise creating proposal‑related documents: compliance matrixes, win…