Proposal Manager

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a full-time Proposal Manager to support the Business Development Department on site at our Northville, MI;
Peachtree Corners, GA; or San Antonio, TX office.

• Write, edit, and develop technical content to create compelling proposals (primary responsibility).
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including subject matter experts (SMEs) in other departments to gather information needed for the development of a proposal.
• Participate in analyzing RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for go/no go decisions.
• Respond to federal government RFIs, RFPs at the IDIQ and Task Order level, Mods, and other responses at the program level, as needed.
• Support several proposals simultaneously in a high‑volume, quick‑turnaround environment.
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates and coordinating requirements with all contributors.
• Maintain and develop proposal content for ongoing use by the team.
• Edit and proofread proposals and other relevant materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and readability.
• Ensure all proposal assignments align with standards, branding guidelines, and company policies.
• Support other departmental writing needs, as required (e.g., development of QA Plans).
• Participate in all proposal‑related meetings, such as kick‑off meetings, status calls, SME interviews, etc.
• Translate technical conversations into winning federal proposal solutions (i.e., collaborate closely with technical SMEs to obtain sufficient information to develop compliant and compelling technical approaches).
• Assemble proposal content authored by other writers into cohesive, compliant technical proposals.
• Incorporate and address feedback and comments from Color Team reviews.
• Ensure content meets all compliance requirements.

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in writing proposals (preferred experience in responding to federal RFPs/RFIs).
• Experience in managing proposal teams, monitoring progress, and maintaining proposal schedules.
• Experience in writing and updating project descriptions, resumes, win themes, and marketing material.
• Bachelor's Degree in English, Science, or Related Field (or a minimum of an Associate's degree in Business Administration or other liberal arts degree may be considered commensurate with the level of practical experience).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Canva preferred.
• Intermediate/Expert level in using AI / generative tools.
• Motivated self‑starters requested.

Competitive compensation packages – Salary Range: $85K – $120K

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee‑owned!

Discretionary bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge

Employer provided Short‑Term & Long‑Term disability

Employer provided Life insurance

Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection benefits

Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays

Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match

Tuition reimbursement & professional development

Employee referral program

Financial wellness resources

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet insurance discount

Applies only to full‑time employees

BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran