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Principal Proposal Manager

Reston, VA, USFull-time$108k–$184k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo 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 / Proposal Management

Required skills

Federal proposal lifecycle management, Win strategy translation, Team leadership, Oral presentation leadership, Desktop publishing, AI tool integration, Risk management, Schedule management, Stakeholder partnership, Quality assurance

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree, Proposal content review, Strategy session facilitation, Mentoring, Competing priorities management, Microsoft Office/Adobe proficiency

Technologies

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

Lead the entire proposal lifecycle managing schedules and deadlines; Partner with capture and technical leads to align content with solicitation requirements; Guide writers and SMEs in developing responsive content; Organize color team reviews and drive feedback resolution; Lead preparation for oral presentations and technical challenges; Use approved AI tools to improve productivity while ensuring compliance.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC