Senior Proposal Manager

AnaVation is seeking a hands-on Senior Proposal Manager to augment our existing Business Development Team. We are looking for a versatile, high-impact team player who can wear multiple hats and contribute across various functions. The ideal candidate is a utility player—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, seamlessly stepping in to manage proposals, coordinate teams, and support critical business development efforts as needed. If you have a proven track record of leading successful federal proposals that result in awarded contracts and you meet or exceed the qualifications below, we want to speak with you. The Senior Proposal Manager is primarily responsible for managing and writing proposals in support of AnaVation’s growth goals. The candidate will work closely with senior leadership, capture/business owners, other proposal managers, engineers, proposal coordinator, and operations staff. The Proposal Manager oversees all proposal activities from inception to submission, including managing proposal schedules and deadlines, developing proposal outlines and compliance matrices, writing of proposal content, and monitoring the progress of proposals. Role involves implementation of all necessary proposal procedures and processes. This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

Manage and write proposals in support of AnaVation’s growth goals; Work closely with senior leadership, capture/business owners, other proposal managers, engineers, proposal coordinator, and operations staff; Oversee all proposal activities from inception to submission, including managing proposal schedules and deadlines, developing proposal outlines and compliance matrices, writing proposal content, and monitoring proposal progress; Implement all necessary proposal procedures and processes; Deliver compliant, professionally produced proposals within defined timeframes; Participate in the development and review of proposal strategies and themes; Direct the creation and review of proposal outlines; Lead and participate in collaborative sessions to refine win strategy, competitive assessments, and customer pain points or hot buttons; Assist in analyzing solicitation requirements against proposal outlines to ensure compliance and responsiveness; Develop and conduct all color reviews and follow up for internal evaluation; Write and edit proposals for continuity, logic, organization, messaging; Coordinate and review/edit proposal input from stakeholders; Maintain proposal files, past performance catalogue; create and maintain corporate SharePoint proposal site for each managed opportunity; Serve as an author or proposal section and develop RFI responses

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; 5+ years’ experience writing winning differentiated Federal IT Services and Engineering proposals; Strong business acumen, with willingness and ability to learn additional skills; Superior organizational skills, with special attention to detail, and time management skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management; ability to project a confident leadership image to peers, subordinates and executive management; Ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously: able to be hands-on as well as strategic; Must work well under pressure; demonstrated ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines; Ability to work occasional nights, weekends as required by proposal schedules; Exceptional skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Suite of Products; Proposal Repository Management experience including Teams and SharePoint; Ability to support on-site proposal responses as required; Active TS Clearance

Nice to have

Strong understanding of Software Development, Cybersecurity, and/or DevSecOps subject matter; Experience with leading and supporting complex proposals in the DoD and Intelligence sectors; Experience using Teams and SharePoint; Experience using a CRM Tool such as Salesforce; Experience with video and/or oral proposal presentations; Demonstrated experience using generative AI for research, analysis, content generation and enhancement; APMP certification

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents; 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents; 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance; 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents; 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting; Competitive Pay; Generous paid leave and holiday package; Tuition and training reimbursement; Life and AD&D Insurance