Senior Proposal Manager

Job ID: 2613695 **Location:** Reston, VA, US **Date Posted:** 2026\-06\-15 **Category:** Business Development **Subcategory:** Proposal **Schedule:** Full\-Time **Shift:** Day Job **Travel:** Yes \- 10% of the time **Minimum Clearance Required:** None **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Secret **Potential for Remote Work:** ORA\_HYBRID **Description** SAIC is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Subject Matter Experts to manage the development of written proposals and orals presentation slides. This hybrid position is with our Proposal Development Center in Reston, VA. Position includes remote and on\-site work. The Senior Proposal Manager will work closely with business development and operational personnel to develop and deliver winning, high\-quality Federal Government proposals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: **Proposal Lifecycle Management \& Planning** * Manage all aspects of proposal lifecycle activities, including pre\-proposal planning, kickoff meetings, schedule development and enforcement, compliance, action/issue tracking, writing instructions, and team guidance * Develop and maintain proposal artifacts such as kickoff materials, compliance matrix, proposal structure, schedules, daily stand\-up agendas, team contact lists, and review briefings * Provide a structured methodology and process for both the creative and management aspects of complex responses for both written and oral Federal Government proposals **Compliance \& Quality Assurance** * Ensure compliance across the proposal by tracking solicitation updates, revising critical artifacts (e.g., schedules, outlines, matrices, slides), and performing regular compliance checks * Review and analyze proposal sections for compliance with solicitation requirements and for clear, consistent messaging of win strategies * Apply industry best practices with attention to compliance * Participate in color team reviews and recovery, including facilitating post\-review updates and implementing approved content changes * Facilitate and participate in Color Reviews **Strategy Development \& Messaging** * Facilitate solution and collaborative strategy development sessions with capture and technical teams, identifying win themes, customer hot buttons, and innovative solution features/benefits to align client requirements across both written and orals proposals * Capture and communicate proposed solutions during brainstorming sessions, applying critical thinking to refine, document, and align inputs with evaluator objectives * Collaborate with capture and solution teams to develop strategic messaging, impactful graphics, and cohesive proposals that emphasize "Why SAIC" messaging * Leverage advanced proposal tools and frameworks to enhance narrative impact and align content with SAIC's methodologies and win strategies **Writing, Content Development, and Feedback** * Provide c