Saalex
Senior Proposal Manager
$130K–$190K
Lexington Park, Maryland · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience; the posting also requires 8+ years of proposal development or management experience supporting federal government contracts.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance; clearance requirements include US Citizenship.
About the job
Leads the development of federal government proposals from solicitation release through submission, coordinating teams and ensuring compliant, competitive deliverables.
What you'll do
- Manage proposal efforts, plans, schedules, compliance, reviews, and timely submission.
- Coordinate proposal teams and partner with Capture and Business Development on win strategies.
- Write and edit proposal content, maintain reusable materials, and mentor proposal staff.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of proposal development or management supporting federal government contracts.
- Experience leading complex proposals from solicitation through submission; strong knowledge of federal proposal processes and compliance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting DoD, Navy, NAVAIR, or other federal agencies; large proposals and task order competitions.
- APMP certification and/or Shipley training; experience with IDIQ, GWAC, OTA, FAR, DFARS, AI, or proposal automation tools.
Pay
USD $130k-$190k base salary (depending upon experience)
Tools
Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, FAR, DFARS
AI focus
Desired experience utilizing AI and proposal automation tools.
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