Federal Proposal Manager

What you’ll own

• Primary lead on all federal proposals, RFIs and market research varying in size and complexity.
• Manage proposal efforts ranging from quick-turn task order responses to large strategic bids.
• Partner with capture managers and executives to shape winning strategies.
• Improve proposal processes, templates, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Contribute directly to Qualx growth objectives.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Business, or a related field preferred.

• 5–8 years of experience managing federal government proposals.
• Demonstrated experience serving as proposal manager on federal proposals valued from $10M to $100M+.
• Demonstrated ability to manage 3–5 concurrent proposal projects in a fast‑paced federal contracting environment, consistently meeting aggressive deadlines and submission requirements.
• Experience supporting or developing RFIs, sources sought responses, or white papers.
• Experience with Gov Dash, Gov Win, SAM.gov, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience working in a federal contracting environment is required.
• Strong understanding of federal procurement processes, RFP structures, and compliance requirements.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and refine proposal content.
• Proven ability to manage proposal processes independently and drive teams toward deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in compliance and document quality.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, including technical, operational, and leadership teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with proposal and content management tools (e.g., Gov Dash, SharePoint).
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and content development.

• APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification.
• Experience supporting DoD, Joint Staff, OSD, Army, Navy, Air Force, or civilian agencies.
• Experience managing both task order and standalone proposal efforts.
• Familiarity with Shipley‑based proposal processes.
• Familiarity with DoD, Joint Staff, or other federal agency proposal environments preferred.