Proposal Manager, Senior – Federal IT

**Proposal Manager, Senior – Federal IT** **Hybrid Schedule: Mondays \& Fridays remote** **Overview** 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. **Responsibilities*** 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 **Requirements*** 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 Wo