Agile Defense · 1 day ago
Senior Proposal Manager
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expAgile Defense is a company focused on adaptive innovation to support national missions through advanced technologies. They are seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the development of high-impact federal proposals, driving the proposal lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful submissions.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the development of complex, strategic written and oral proposals in response to federal RFPs
Build proposal plans, compliance matrices, schedules, themes, and win strategies that align with business priorities and solicitation requirements
Own proposal compliance and delivery—ensuring all volumes (technical, cost, management, etc.) are complete, compelling, and submitted on time
Lead the proposal design and development process from pre-proposal phase through post-proposal submittal phases
Partner closely with capture managers, subject matter experts, pricing teams, graphic designers, and senior leadership to drive alignment and quality
Guide proposal development from kick-off through final submission, including structured reviews (e.g., color teams) and iterative content refinement
Coach contributors for persuasive writing and presentations
Mentor and coach proposal professionals and contributors, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment
Lead structured production meetings and maintain proposal artifacts in SharePoint, Teams, or other collaboration platforms
Lead post-submission debriefs to capture lessons learned and refine processes for future wins
Serve as a recognized subject matter expert on proposal best practices, tools, and methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a business, communication, or related technical area
12+ years of proven experience in FAR-based Federal proposals
Evidence of a successful track record leading proposals valued at more than $100 million for a single award
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and proposal management tools
Preferred
Experience with video, live orals, and/or demonstration proposals
Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management
Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals
Familiarity with government contracting processes
Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals
Benefits
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
Collaborative culture with mission-focused teams.
Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, PTO).
Company
Agile Defense
Agile Defense is an information technology company located in Reston. It is a sub-organization of Agile-BOT.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Rick Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
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Bill Luebke
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-18
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