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Proposal manager ( REMOTE)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Virtual Teams
  • Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience managing federal government proposals.
  • Strong knowledge of the FAR/DFARS and the federal proposal lifecycle.
  • Experience with federal research proposal tools (GovWin, SAM.gov, FPDS, USAspending) and excellent writing/editing/communication skills.

Requirements:

  • Lead end-to-end development of proposals in response to U.S. federal solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, task orders, GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs).
  • Partner with presales/capture teams and use tools such as Deltek GovWin, SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, GovTribe, FPDS, and eBuy to identify opportunities, qualify them, and manage compliant submissions.
  • Ensure all federal requirements and certifications (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB) are understood and addressed in responses.
  • Manage the proposal lifecycle and lead cross-functional virtual teams to meet tight deadlines.

Job description

Company Description

The Federal Proposal Manager leads the end-to-end development of proposals in response to U.S. federal government solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, task orders, GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs). This role partners with presales/capture teams using tools like Deltek GovWin, SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, GovTribe, FPDS, eBuy, and others to identify opportunities, qualify them, and manage compliant, compelling proposal submissions. The Proposal Manager ensures all federal requirements and certifications (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB) are understood and addressed in responses.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, English, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 5+ years’ experience managing federal government proposals.

  • Strong knowledge of the federal acquisition process (FAR, DFARS) and federal proposal lifecycle.

  • Experience with federal research & proposal tools like GovWin, SAM.gov, FPDS, USAspending.

  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex proposals with tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • APMP Certification (Foundation, Practitioner, Professional) or equivalent.

  • Experience with federal set-aside programs (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB) and documentation processes.

  • Familiarity with Capture and Presales strategy tools (e.g., Salesforce CRM, CaptureExec).

  • Experience across multiple agencies or vehicles (DoD, civilian, DHA, VA, GSA).

  • Strong project management discipline and ability to lead cross-functional virtual teams.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?
InstantServe  offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the healthcare industry. We provide competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team culture. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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