Proposal Manager

SUMMARY

Loyal Source Government Services seeks a highly skilled Proposal Manager to lead and execute federal proposal efforts from pre‑RFP planning through final submission. This is a hands‑on role requiring a professional who can seamlessly transition between strategic oversight and direct content development. The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments, brings deep expertise in federal and federal health procurements, and demonstrates proficiency across the entire proposal development lifecycle.

Pay Rate:
Starting at 100,000

• Lead cross‑functional proposal teams, including volume leads, subject matter experts, writers, and graphic designers, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements and submission deadlines
• Develop and manage detailed proposal schedules, assign responsibilities, and track progress against milestones
• Facilitate kickoff meetings, solution sessions, storyboard reviews, and color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold)
• Establish and enforce proposal standards, templates, and style guides

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical, management, and past performance volumes
• Conduct SME interviews/develop interview guides to extract compelling content
• Leverage generative AI tools to accelerate content development, enhance quality, and streamline review cycles
• Create compliant, persuasive proposal narratives that clearly articulate win themes and discriminators
• Develop notional graphics, visual concepts, and action captions in collaboration with graphic designers

• Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and other government solicitations to develop comprehensive compliance matrices and outlines
• Ensure strict adherence to solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and page/formatting limitations
• Organize and maintain proposal artifacts, including content libraries, boilerplate, and lessons learned repositories
• Coordinate desktop publishing to produce polished, submission‑ready documents

• Partner with capture managers, program managers, and business development personnel to shape solutions and strengthen proposals
• Contribute to post‑submission debriefs and incorporate lessons learned into process improvements
• Mentor junior proposal staff and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field required.
• APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification.
• Experience with professional services, healthcare staffing, or medical workforce contracts.
• Familiarity with desktop publishing tools (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat).
• Experience managing proposals for IDIQ, BPA, and task order competitions.
• Knowledge of cost/price volume development and coordination.

• Minimum 5–8 years of direct experience writing, coordinating, and managing federal government proposals.
• Federal Health Expertise:
  Demonstrated experience supporting proposals for Department of War and other federal health agencies (e.g., HHS, VA, CDC, NIH, CMS, DHA).
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency‑specific supplements.
• Methodology Proficiency:
  Formal training or certification in industry‑standard proposal methodologies (e.g., Shipley, Lohfeld, APMP).
• Technical Writing:
  Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
• Tools Proficiency:
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint, collaboration platforms, and generative AI writing tools.

• Adaptability:
  Ability to pivot between writing, editing, and managing based on proposal needs.
• Attention to Detail:
  Meticulous focus on compliance, formatting, and quality.
• Communication:
  Clear, concise verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Time Management:
  Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines.
• Leadership:
  Ability to motivate and guide diverse teams toward a common goal without…