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# Proposal Manager, Senior - Federal IT

- **Company:** Nationwide IT Services, Inc
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Digital Libraries, Microsoft Office, Requirements Traceability, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9008569/proposal-manager-senior-federal-it

## About the Role

* 5+ years of federal proposal management experience (IT/technical focus)
 * Four-year degree from an accredited university or college
 * Demonstrated experience producing fully compliant federal proposals and solicitation responses (RFP, RFI, RFQ, etc.)
 * Strong command of Shipley proposal methodologies or equivalent
 * Proven experience writing, editing, and managing proposal content development
 * Experience building and maintaining content libraries and past performance repositories
 * Experience with IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, quick-turn bids, and large-scale pursuits
 * Strong leadership skills with experience managing proposal staff tasking and cross-functional teams
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners (prime/sub relationships)
 * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (expert-level MS Word)
 * Exceptional organization, analytical thinking, and attention to detail

Preferred

 * Experience supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) proposals
 * Experience in both prime and subcontractor proposal environments

## Description

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a strategic, detail-driven Senior Proposal Manager to lead high-impact federal proposals from capture through submission. Based in Fairfax, VA, this role is a great fit for a proven leader who excels at managing compliant, compelling, content-rich proposals and driving team execution in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments., * Lead end-to-end proposal management across multiple, concurrent federal solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other requests)

 * Own and enforce full solicitation compliance, including detailed compliance matrices, requirement traceability, and adherence to Section L/M instructions
 * Translate win strategies into clear, compliant, and persuasive proposal content and messaging
 * Drive proposal writing and content development, including drafting, refining, and integrating technical, management, staffing, and past performance volumes
 * Develop, maintain, and evolve reusable content libraries, including technical approaches, management plans, and corporate boilerplate
 * Manage and maintain a robust past performance library, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment to target opportunities
 * Develop and manage detailed proposal schedules, outlines, and work plans; assign and track proposal staff tasking across all volumes
 * Lead storyboarding, solutioning sessions, and color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) with a focus on compliance and evaluator alignment
 * Orchestrate cross-functional teams including SMEs, writers, editors, graphics, pricing, and subcontractors
 * Coordinate and collaborate with teaming partners, supporting both prime and subcontractor roles in joint proposal efforts
 * Provide hands-on editing, compliance reviews, and quality assurance to ensure consistency, clarity, and responsiveness
 * Direct proposal production, formatting, and final delivery with precision and adherence to submission requirements
 * Ensure on-time, compliant submissions in high-pressure, quick-turn environments


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