Essnova Solutions, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Proposal Manager and Writer - Federal and GovCon
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expEssnova Solutions, Inc. is a technology-focused federal contractor specializing in digital transformation and various advanced technologies. They are seeking a Senior Proposal Manager and Writer who will manage complex bids, shape strategies, and collaborate with leadership to drive successful proposals in a fast-paced environment.
ComputerSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Leah Santa-Cruz
Responsibilities
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 HubSpot, GovWin, 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
Qualification
Required
MUST be a US Citizen
MUST be able to obtain TS/SCI
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 on experience working with multiple contracting vehicles including GSA MAS, SeaPort 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 quality, compliance, and submission
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Performance bonuses
100 % employer paid health/vision/dental
401(k) match
Generous PTO
Federal holidays
Company
Essnova Solutions, Inc.
Ranked at 163 in the INC.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
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2022-03-04
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2022-01-21
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