$85k - $115k/yr+ 4% 401(k) Match + Bonus Incentive Programs
Mid
Bachelor's
Silver Spring, MD, USA
Hybrid
Project & Program ManagementProposal Management
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field is required.
At least 3 years of proposal management or proposal development experience is required.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and federal procurement processes is required.
Proficiency with Shipley or an equivalent proposal development methodology is required.
Experience running color team reviews and structured proposal review processes is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, and proposal management tools such as RFPIO, Loopio, or similar tools is required.
The role requires strong writing, editing, and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and meet tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end development of federal RFP, RFI, RFQ, and task order responses across civilian and Department of Defense agencies.
Apply established proposal processes, templates, style guides, and best practices aligned with Shipley methodology, and recommend improvements.
Work with capture managers to turn win strategy into clear themes, discriminators, and writing guidance for contributors.
Write and edit key sections, including executive summaries, management volumes, and past performance narratives.
Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, and writing assignments, and hold contributors to milestones.
Lead kickoff meetings, daily stand-ups, and status check-ins with authors, subject matter experts, and reviewers.
Guide and support proposal coordinators, writers, and desktop publishers on assigned efforts.
Organize and facilitate Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews, and incorporate reviewer feedback efficiently.
Build and maintain a compliance matrix mapped to RFP instructions and evaluation criteria.
Ensure every submission is compliant, compelling, delivered on time, and free of defects.
Contribute to and maintain proposal assets, including the corporate library, boilerplate content, past performance repository, and résumé bank.
Partner with business development, capture, pricing, contracts, and technical teams to produce integrated, high-quality responses.
Report proposal status, risks, and lessons learned to capture leads and senior leadership.
Support bid/no-bid discussions and gate reviews with proposal-level input on scope, effort, and schedule.
Desired Qualifications
APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification.
Experience with GovWin IQ, BGOV, or SAM.gov.
Familiarity with pricing volumes and cost narratives in competitive government proposals.
Experience supporting IDIQ, GWAC, or contract vehicle competitions such as GSA STARS, CIO-SP, or SEWP.
Experience with AI-assisted writing tools or proposal automation platforms.
Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.
Our multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies to rapidly and incrementally deliver value in close collaboration with our clients. For over a decade, we have been trusted by both federal and commercial clients to solve complex, mission-critical business challenges. The quality of our work has been recognized by our partners and peers through our inclusion in the Digital Services Coalition, a group of forward- thinking firms recognized for excellence in delivering IT services.
Description
We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to support proposal efforts across a portfolio of federal government opportunities. In this role, you will support the full proposal lifecycle for assigned bids, from RFP release through final submission.
Responsibilities
Proposal Management & Strategy
Manage end-to-end development of federal RFP, RFI, RFQ, and task order responses across civilian and DoD agencies.
Apply established proposal processes, templates, style guides, and best practices aligned with Shipley methodology, and recommend improvements.
Work with capture managers to turn win strategy into clear themes, discriminators, and writing guidance for contributors.
Write and edit key sections, including executive summaries, management volumes, and past performance narratives.
Proposal Coordination
Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, and writing assignments, and hold contributors to milestones.
Lead kickoff meetings, daily stand-ups, and status check-ins with authors, SMEs, and reviewers.
Guide and support proposal coordinators, writers, and desktop publishers on assigned efforts.
Process & Quality Assurance
Organize and facilitate Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews, and incorporate reviewer feedback efficiently.
Build and maintain a compliance matrix (cross-reference matrix) mapped to all RFP instructions and evaluation criteria.
Make sure every submission is compliant, compelling, and delivered on time with zero defects.
Contribute to and maintain proposal assets, including the corporate library, boilerplate content, past performance repository, and resume bank.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with BD, Capture, Pricing, Contracts, and Technical teams to produce integrated, high-quality responses.
Report proposal status, risks, and lessons learned to capture leads and senior leadership.
Support bid/no-bid discussions and gate reviews with proposal-level input on scope, effort, and schedule.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field.
3+ years of proposal management or proposal development experience.
Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement processes.
Proficiency with Shipley or an equivalent proposal development methodology.
Experience running color team reviews and structured proposal review processes.
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and proposal management tools (e.g., RFPIO, Loopio, or similar).
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and meet tight deadlines.
Nice to Have Skills
APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification.
Experience with GovWin IQ, BGOV, or SAM.gov.
Familiarity with pricing volumes and cost narratives in competitive government proposals.
Experience with AI-assisted writing tools or proposal automation platforms.
Salary Range
We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $85k to $115k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect; however, the final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors. The stated range is not a guarantee and is subject to change.
Full Time Employee Benefits
Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with 4% matching
Liberal PTO vacation policy
Generous Annual Continuing Education
Annual Wellness Budget
Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
Thanks for your interest in Capital Technology Group!
Capital Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.