The Role
Manage end-to-end federal proposal efforts, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, sources sought, and task orders. Responsibilities include solicitation analysis, compliance matrices, color team reviews, proposal schedules, team coordination, persuasive writing guidance, solution reviews, proposal libraries, and timely submissions. The role requires knowledge of federal procurement and FAR regulations, experience with government contract vehicles, strong writing and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
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As a Proposal Manager, you will oversee the entire proposal process for government solicitations, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought, and Task Order (TO) requests issued across a range of federal contract vehicles.
What you will do:
Lead the end-to-end proposal process for government solicitations, ensuring compliance and quality.
Collaborate with Business Development teams to develop winning strategies and incorporate key messages.
Review RFPs and related documents to create compliant proposal materials.
Analyze Section L (instructions) and Section M (evaluation criteria), build and maintain compliance matrices, and run color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) through final production and on-time submission.
Provide guidance and coaching on persuasive writing techniques to capture teams and subject matter experts.
Coordinate proposal meetings and events, managing discussions and materials.
Support solution reviews and assist in developing strength statements.
Manage proposal timelines, assignments, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
Maintain proposal libraries and stay updated on relevant platforms and tools.
What you will bring:
Knowledge of the Federal Procurement Process and the FAR.
Experience leading or supporting proposals for Civilian (Civil) and/or Department Defense (DoD) agencies.
Experience managing proposals across multiple contract types and vehicles, including Task Orders (TOs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements.
Excellent writing, editing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint, with the ability to work with web applications for collaboration and tracking.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under minimal supervision.
Experience with proposal compliance audits and delivering project solutions to federal clients.
Ability to give clear, concise directions and organize large volumes of information.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet deadlines.
Resilience and ability to manage stress, with a sense of humor to navigate tense situations.
It would be great if you also had:
Experience coordinating multiple proposal efforts simultaneously.
Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Expertise with MS Office suite and PDF programs.
Demonstrated ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and provide quality products.
APMP certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional) or formal Shipley proposal training.
Familiarity with GWACs, the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), and agency-specific IDIQ vehicles, along with past performance and pricing volume coordination.
We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Term Life, Whole Life, and 401k for all W2 Consultants. A benefit overview will be provided as requested.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of the Federal Procurement Process and the Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Experience leading or supporting proposals for civilian and/or Department of Defense agencies
- Experience managing proposals across task orders, IDIQ contracts, BPAs, and OTA agreements
- Excellent writing, editing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and web collaboration and tracking applications
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience with proposal compliance audits and delivering project solutions to federal clients
- Ability to provide clear, concise direction and organize large volumes of information
- Ability to collaborate with teams and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage stress and work effectively in tense situations
- Experience coordinating multiple proposal efforts simultaneously
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Expertise with Microsoft Office and PDF programs
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment while producing quality work
- APMP certification or formal Shipley proposal training
- Familiarity with GWACs, GSA Multiple Award Schedule, agency-specific IDIQ vehicles, and past performance and pricing volume coordination
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The Company
What We Do
Compass Pointe Consulting is a Maryland-based, women-owned small business specializing in IT and finance and accounting solutions and services. It supplies proven talent to employers across the United States through contract, contract-to-hire, permanent, and statement-of-work personnel. The company focuses on staffing and workforce solutions that help organizations fill technology and finance/accounting needs, serving clients with flexible hiring arrangements for ongoing and project-based requirements.
