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Principal Proposal Manager

Reston, VA, USFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-09
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead the development of high-quality, compliant federal proposals for technology and experience-driven solutions within the Digital Modernization and Experience (DMX) Group.

Role type

Principal Proposal Manager

Builds

Federal proposals for technology and experience-driven solutions

Domain

Federal Government / IT Services

Required skills

Federal proposal lifecycle management, Win strategy alignment, Proposal team leadership, Oral presentation leadership, Desktop publishing, AI tool usage in proposals, Proposal review and compliance, Mentoring proposal staff

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree, Managing $50M+ proposals, Large consulting firm experience, Desktop publishing templates, Coaching proposal contributors, Facilitating proposal strategy sessions

Technologies

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

Lead the entire proposal lifecycle managing schedules, assignments, risks, and deadlines; Partner with capture and technical leads to align content with solicitation requirements; Guide proposal writers and SMEs in developing responsive content; Organize and lead proposal color team reviews and debriefs; Lead preparation for oral presentations, demonstrations, and technical challenges; Use approved AI tools responsibly to improve productivity while protecting sensitive information.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership