Senior Proposal Manager

TL;DR

Senior Proposal Manager: Managing development of complex federal proposals in response to government solicitations with an accent on FAR-compliant compliance matrices, multi-volume RFP/RFI submissions, and color team quality control. Focus on leading proposal lifecycle execution from opportunity assessment through final submission while coordinating cross-functional contributors and ensuring responsiveness, technical accuracy, and persuasive win themes.

Company

hirify.global (IBR) is a Federal IT services company delivering solutions for government customers.

What you will do

• Plan, organize, and direct the full proposal development lifecycle from opportunity assessment through final submission.
• Lead proposal kickoff meetings, set schedules/milestones, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and submission deadlines.
• Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and annotated outlines based on solicitation requirements (including Sections L, M, and C).
• Interpret complex solicitation requirements and translate them into actionable proposal strategies and win themes.
• Coordinate and direct proposal teams (technical writers, SMEs, capture managers, pricing analysts, graphic designers) to complete all proposal volumes on time.
• Run compliance reviews and color team reviews (Pink/Red/Gold), then perform final formatting/spelling/grammar checks.

Requirements

• Location/availability: Hybrid-Remote with ability to report to the Alexandria, VA office up to once per week and travel within the Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area for capture planning sessions, customer meetings, and industry events.
• 6+ years of proposal management experience for Federal government contracts, including all phases of the proposal lifecycle.
• Thorough knowledge of FAR and government procurement processes; experience developing proposals for civilian and/or defense agencies.
• Security clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; United States citizenship required.
• Advanced proposal development methodology experience (compliance matrix development, outline creation, color team reviews, QA processes) and strong writing/editing/proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and desktop publishing/formatting to produce polished proposal documents.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities to support work-life balance.
• Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 3 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid federal holidays.
• 401k matching; life insurance and disability coverage at no cost to employees.
• Flexible spending accounts, wellness incentives, and supplemental insurance options.
• Reimbursement for professional development and certifications; access to training assistance.