Proposal & Contracts Manager
Location: Remote
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Proposal & Contracts Manager to support the growth of our government contracting business. The successful candidate will lead proposal development efforts, manage responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), support capture activities, and oversee contract administration throughout the business development lifecycle.
This position plays a critical role in helping the company expand its government contracting portfolio by ensuring strategic pursuit decisions, compliant proposals, and effective contract management.
Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sources Sought notices, and contract vehicles.
- Prepare and coordinate responses to RFIs, Sources Sought notices, and market research requests.
- Conduct bid/no-bid assessments and present recommendations to leadership.
- Evaluate opportunity fit based on company capabilities, strategic goals, competitive landscape, and probability of win.
- Lead the end-to-end proposal development process for government solicitations.
- Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and submission plans.
- Coordinate inputs from technical, operational, financial, and executive stakeholders.
- Ensure proposals are compliant, compelling, and submitted on time.
- Manage proposal repositories, templates, past performance libraries, and corporate capabilities statements.
- Oversee editing, formatting, quality reviews, and final production of proposal packages.
- Maintain pipeline reports and opportunity tracking systems.
- Coordinate teaming agreements, subcontractor relationships, and partner engagements as needed.
- Support contract review, negotiation, and execution activities.
- Maintain contract documentation and compliance records.
- Monitor contract deliverables, modifications, option periods, and key deadlines.
- Coordinate with program managers, finance, and leadership to ensure contractual compliance.
- Assist with subcontract administration and vendor agreements when applicable.
Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a government clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Government Contracting, or related field.
- 3-7+ years of experience in government contracting, proposal management, business development, capture management, or contract administration.
- Experience responding to federal, state, or local government solicitations.
- Strong understanding of government procurement processes and acquisition regulations.
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting compliance requirements.
- Excellent writing, editing, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Exerience with SAM.gov, GovWin, eBuy, SEWP, GSA schedules, or similar government procurement platforms.
- APMP certification or equivalent proposal management training is highly desired
- Experience supporting small business government contractors.
- Familiarity with contract management systems and CRM tools.