Senior Proposal Manager (Deputy Director)
- Pay
- $130,000 – $190,000 per year
- Location
- Lexington Park, MD · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 4 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Federal proposal management
- Federal proposal processes and compliance
- Solicitation analysis
- Proposal writing and editing
- Project management
- Microsoft Office 365
- Coordination of SMEs and reviewers
Also useful
- DoD/Navy/NAVAIR experience
- Large complex proposal management
- Task order competitions
- APMP certification
- Shipley training
- IDIQ/GWAC/OTA/multiple-award experience
- FAR/DFARS familiarity
- AI and proposal automation tools
Salary
$130k-$190k (depending upon experience)
Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office.
Essential Functions
- Lead and manage federal proposal efforts from kickoff through submission.
- Analyze solicitations and develop compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, and proposal plans.
- Coordinate proposal teams, subject matter experts, subcontractors, and reviewers.
- Partner with Capture and Business Development teams to implement win strategies, themes, and discriminators.
- Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings, status meetings, and color team reviews.
- Manage Pink, Red, Gold, and final review cycles.
- Ensure proposal compliance, quality, consistency, and timely submission.
- Write, edit, and improve technical, management, staffing, and past performance content.
- Track proposal risks, action items, and deadlines.
- Maintain proposal libraries, reusable content, and lessons learned.
- Mentor proposal staff and support process improvements.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required
- 8+ years of proposal development or proposal management experience supporting federal government contracts.
- Experience leading complex proposals from solicitation through submission.
- Strong knowledge of federal proposal processes and compliance requirements.
- Excellent writing, editing, organization, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Desired
- Experience supporting DoD, Navy, NAVAIR, or other federal agencies
- Experience managing large, complex proposals and task order competitions.
- APMP certification and/or Shipley training.
- Experience with IDIQ, GWAC, OTA, and multiple-award contract proposals.
- Familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements.
- Experience utilizing AI and proposal automation tools.
Education/Years of Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted, and 8+ years of relevant experience.
Security Clearance
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Benefits
- Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Benefit
About Saalex
Saalex is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager in Lexington Park, MD to lead and manage the development of compliant, compelling, and competitive federal government proposals. This role oversees the proposal lifecycle from solicitation release through submission, partnering with Capture, Business Development, Operations, Pricing, Contracts, Recruiting, and executive leadership to deliver winning solutions.
Position Type: Full-Time
From Saalex's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Senior Proposal Manager (Deputy Director) posting at Saalex states compensation of $130,000 – $190,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Saalex's official career site.
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