Senior DoD Proposal Manager
Remote · Herndon, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Senior DoD Proposal Manager to lead end-to-end DoD Army proposal development in a fast-paced GovCon environment. Responsibilities include directing proposal writing and coordination across BD, capture, technical, contracts, pricing, HR, and subcontractors; managing schedules, compliance matrices, and outlines; composing and refining executive summaries, technical approaches, staffing plans, past performance narratives, and other sections; ensuring full compliance with solicitation instructions and applicable regulations; building and maintaining a reusable content library; applying 508 accessibility standards; participating in gate reviews and color-team evaluations; supporting BD activities with RFI responses, market research, capability statements, and white papers; translating win strategies into compelling narratives; and maintaining knowledge of FAR/DFARS and source selection processes. Preferred qualifications include APMP certification and familiarity with DoD capture strategy, IDIQ vehicles, and cybersecurity-related content; active Secret clearance or above. The role is located in Herndon, VA, with contract employment type. The organization emphasizes APMP-aligned processes, proposal automation tools, and a strong focus on winning competitive DoD proposals.
Required Qualifications
- 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in DoD proposal management, with a significant focus on US Army acquisitions
- Demonstrated track record of managing and winning competitive DoD proposals across a range of contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF) and vehicle types (IDIQs, MACs, BPAs, open market)
- Demonstrated capability to manage and win proposals valued at more than $85M
- Expert-level proficiency in responding to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs across DoD components (Army, Navy, USAF, DISA, MDA, SOCOM, and others)
- Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD source selection processes
- Strong command of proposal compliance, outline development, and schedule management
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, evaluator-focused narratives
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous proposals under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
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