Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This role will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical mission – protecting our national security. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

• Innovative Projects – work at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment – thrive in a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Impactful Work – contribute to designing and optimizing defense systems that safeguard national security and shape the future of space defense.

• Collaborate with Business Development/Capture Manager to develop cohesive proposal themes and potential discriminators during capture development.
• Analyze RFP requirements, determine proposal strategy, and develop a proposal plan.
• Develop a compliance matrix, initiate a proposal preparation/review schedule, and drive teams to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality proposals.
• Lead the proposal team, including subject matter experts, writers, and graphic designers, to create compelling proposals that meet customer needs.
• Lead proposal kickoff meetings, run tag‑ups, coordinate data calls to subcontractors, coordinate graphic development, and prepare proposal volumes for color team reviews.
• Incorporate feedback from reviews and solve complex proposal challenges using industry best practices.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to integrate capabilities into the effort.
• Coordinate past performance and PPQ documentation as required by the solicitation.
• Review and edit proposal content for compliance with RFP requirements and consistency of messaging.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously to achieve strategic objectives.
• Evaluate resources (writers, volume leads, functional roles) and recommend additional support as needed.
• Prepare informational documents for proposal and color review kickoff meetings.
• Prepare and distribute lessons‑learned surveys, consolidate results, and lead debriefs with functional leads, operations, and management.
• Coordinate with contracts and legal teams to ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS.
• Ensure all submission requirements are met, including electronic and hard copy deliverables.
• Participate in post‑submission activities such as debriefs and lessons‑learned sessions to improve future proposal processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, communications, science, IT, engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of proposal development experience, ideally as a Proposal Manager for federal contractors.
• Experience with classified proposals.
• Expert knowledge of federal proposal best practices, industry standards, FAR, and DFARS.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills for both technical and non‑technical content.
• Strong project management skills, able to prioritize and handle multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and federal proposal development software.
• Support development of oral presentations or demonstrations.
• Willingness to flex work schedule to meet proposal objectives.
• Willingness to work in a SCIF as needed.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (less than 20%).

• APMP Certification.
• Leadership experience guiding junior proposal specialists.
• Managed large subcontractor teams in a prime contractor role.
• Experience in intelligence, cyber, IT, or space environments.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Location:
  
  Onsite.
• Travel:
  Less than 20%.
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard.

Additional compensation may include performance bonuses, sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, and other incentives as per internal policy or contract designation.

Competitive lifestyle benefits may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let’s shape the future together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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