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Senior Proposal Manager & Writer

United States of America, McLean, VirginiaFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11
HybridCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead writer and accountable proposal manager shaping narratives and managing the full lifecycle of compliant responses to government and commercial solicitations.

Role type

Senior IC proposal manager & writer

Builds

Compliant, compelling responses to formal solicitations for government and commercial customers

Domain

Government contracting / Commercial procurement

Required skills

Professional writing, editing, and proofreading; Project management; Cross-functional coordination; Risk analysis; Content repository management; Template development

Preferred skills

APMP certification; Experience with Qvidian; Technology or data company proposal experience

Technologies

SharePoint; Qvidian

Responsibilities

Manage assigned RFPs, RFIs, and certifications from intake through closeout; Analyze solicitation requirements to develop response plans and workback schedules; Lead bid discussions and coordinate cross-functional contributors; Own the proposal schedule and hold contributors accountable; Draft, edit, and assemble persuasive, compliant content; Interview SMEs and translate technical input into clear language; Develop win themes and executive summaries; Maintain reusable content repositories and post-submission archiving; Submit responses by deadline via email, portal, or shipment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC