Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager

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

Proposal Leadership & Management

· 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

Hands-On Content Development

· 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

Compliance & Process Excellence

· 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

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

· 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

Education and Experience

· 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

Preferred Requirements

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Experience:

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

· 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…