Proposal Manager

**Job Description** AZ Cyber Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager with Strong technical writing expertise to lead the end\-to\-end proposal development lifecycle — from initial opportunity identification through final submission and post\-submission support. This role requires a strategic, detail\-oriented professional who can drive cross\-functional teams, manage complex timelines, and produce compelling, compliant, and high\-quality proposals that win business. The ideal candidate is both a proven proposal management leader and a skilled technical writer, comfortable owning the entire proposal process while also rolling up their sleeves to draft, edit, and refine content. **Responsibilities** * Own the proposal lifecycle from opportunity qualification and kickoff through final submission, including post\-award clarifications as needed. * Develop and manage detailed proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and outlines based on solicitation requirements (RFP/RFI/RFQ). * Lead proposal kickoff meetings and ensure all contributors understand roles, timelines, and win themes. * Coordinate input from subject matter experts (SMEs), technical staff, pricing/finance, and leadership. * Write, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and persuasive quality — including executive summaries, technical volumes, and management approach sections. * Ensure full compliance with solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and formatting requirements. * Manage version control, document production, and final proposal assembly and submission. * Conduct post\-submission debriefs and lessons\-learned reviews to improve future proposal processes. * Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate content libraries, and process documentation. **Required Qualifications** * Minimum 10 years of proposal management experience, preferably in a related industry (government contracting, professional services, IT, engineering, etc.). * Demonstrated experience managing proposals from initiation through submission, including large, complex, multi\-volume proposals. * Strong technical writing expertise — able to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive, client\-ready content. * Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and tight deadlines. * Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and proposal management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat). * Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a remote environment. * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively guide cross\-functional and often senior\-level teams. **Preferred Qualifications** * Proposal certification strongly desired, such as: * APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional level * Shipley Associates Proposal Management Certification * Experience with gov