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Agile Defense · 3 weeks ago

Senior Proposal Manager

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Agile Defense is a company focused on adaptive innovation to support national missions through advanced technologies. They are seeking a dynamic Senior Proposal Manager to lead the development of high-quality proposals for federal and commercial solicitations, manage proposal creation processes, and collaborate with various teams to ensure success.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of proposal creation, including writing, editing, compliance checks, and production, ensuring adherence to solicitation requirements and deadlines

Lead and coordinate efforts with capture managers, subject matter experts, writers, and graphic designers to develop winning proposals

Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, win strategies, and themes that align with solicitation requirements and business objectives

Guide and mentor proposal staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Conduct kick-off meetings, color team reviews, and daily status calls to ensure alignment and progress

Write, edit, and refine proposal sections, including executive summaries, management plans, past performance, and staffing plans, integrating strategic themes and discriminators

Ensure proposals are clear, persuasive, and compliant with all solicitation instructions, including Section L and M requirements

Maintain solicitation documents and proposal artifacts on collaboration platforms such as SharePoint or MS Teams

Conduct post-submission reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future proposal processes

Qualification

Federal procurement processesProposal managementMicrosoft Office SuiteAPMP certificationShipley certificationLeadershipStrategic thinkingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred (fields such as English, Literature, Business, or a related discipline are ideal). Equivalent experience or certifications (e.g., APMP, Shipley) will also be considered

Minimum of 5–8 years of experience managing federal proposal processes, with expertise in IT services, cybersecurity, or professional solutions a plus

In-depth understanding of federal procurement processes and solicitation requirements - FAR 15 and 16

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desktop publishing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, InDesign)