Proposal Manager and Writer - Federal and GovCon

Senior Proposal Manager and Writer (Federal Gov Con)

Location: Remote first, U.S. (preference for DMV)

Reports to: Director of Operations

MUST be a US Citizen

MUST be able to obtain TS/SCI

Essnova is searching for a seasoned Senior Proposal Manager and Writer who can own multiple complex bids end-to-end, shape winning strategies. You will work directly with award winning executive leadership, gaining mentorship and visibility while driving pivotal wins. We operate in a hypergrowth, highly agile environment and if rapid iteration, tight deadlines, and decisive execution energize you, this role will feel like home.

Essnova Solutions is a technology-focused federal contractor specializing in digital transformation, GIS/Geospatial technologies, Customer Experience, AI/ML, mission support, environmental services, and data-driven modernization. We also provide systems integration and ITVAR solutions to both governmental and commercial organizations. We integrate cutting-edge platforms and deliver outcomes that matter across defense, civilian, health, and intelligence agencies.

• Financial Times and Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies (six consecutive years)
• SBA “Small Businessperson of the Year” and USDA “Small Business of the Year” awards

Our mission is to unite exceptionalism to craft history
. We cultivate a culture rooted in speed, ownership, and innovation—empowering teammates to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into contract wins.

• Hands on technical & management narrative development
  —craft compelling sections that showcase Essnova’s core capabilities in AI, mission support, environmental services, and data modernization.
• Full lifecycle proposal ownership
  —drive the Shipley style process from RFP analysis and kickoff through compliant, on time submission across 7–10 concurrent pursuits.
• Win strategy leadership
  —extract differentiators from SMEs, create crisp win themes, and align every section to evaluation criteria.
• AI powered efficiency
  —leverage Hub Spot, Gov Win, SharePoint, and generative AI/RAG platforms to accelerate cycles and sharpen content.
• Bid/no bid guidance
  —deliver rapid gap, risk, and Pwin analyses that inform executive decisions.
• Team coordination
  —lead internal SMEs, program managers, contracts/pricing specialists, and external teaming partners; orchestrate color team reviews; and switch fluidly between Proposal Manager and Proposal Developer roles as volume dictates.
• Continuous improvement
  —own and evolve compliance matrices, pricing narratives, graphics briefs, and playbooks so our pursuit engine scales effortlessly.
• After hours commitment
  —support proposal development outside standard business hours when deadlines require.

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• Expert level proposal skill set
  —10+ years of hands-on federal proposal development and
  management with a strong personal win record across technical, management, and pricing volumes.
• Experience with multiple contracting vehicles and portals -must have hands o experience working with multiple contracting vehicles including GSA MAS, Sea Port NxG, eFAST, OASIS+, STARS III, sam.gov and others.
• Exceptional writing ability
  —clear, concise, persuasive prose that captures Essnova’s offerings.
• AI & LLM fluency
  —working knowledge of generative AI concepts and hands-on experience with AI driven proposal tools.
• Collaboration superpowers
  —track record of guiding internal teams and external partners to deliver winning content on schedule.
• Microsoft Suite mastery
  —expert proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint for version control and collaborative development.
• Agile multitasking
  —ability to juggle multiple simultaneous bids and pivot between Proposal Developer and Proposal Manager responsibilities.
• Process discipline
  —strict adherence to CMMI and ISO certified SOPs without deviation or repeated reminders.
• Data driven mindset
  —comfort using metrics to drive continuous improvement in a high performance culture.
• Clear communicator
  —articulate complex ideas succinctly in both written and verbal formats.
• Ownership mentality
  —cradle-to-grave responsibility for proposal…