Federal Proposal Manager

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Vantor is hiring a Proposal Manager to lead the development of complex, voluminous federal proposals that position Vantor to win enterprise and multi-hundred-million / multi-billion dollar opportunities. You will work closely with Capture Managers, Program and Account leadership, technical SMEs, cost teams, and proposal support to craft compliant, compelling, and executable proposal solutions. This role has high visibility,  you will regularly interact with senior leadership and will shape proposal strategy across pre-RFP and post-RFP phases for DoD, Intelligence Community, and other federal customers.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS level with willingness to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of complex federal proposals for enterprise and large opportunities.
• Develop winning proposal strategies and translate capture objectives into high-quality, compliant proposal content across all volumes (technical, management, cost, past performance, etc.).
• Own compliance and on-time submission: manage and control all proposal activities against the proposal schedule and RFP requirements within Vantor’s complex business environment.
• Drive storyboarding, proposal mock-ups, and iterative drafts from concept through final submission; ensure cost volume integration and alignment with technical/management volumes.
• Plan and conduct structured kick-offs that set expectations, responsibilities, and schedules for all contributors.
• Lead and/or coordinate color reviews that produce actionable feedback (in-briefs / de-briefs) and ensure reviewer accountability.
• Coach SMEs, authors, and proposal contributors in persuasive writing and proposal best practices; collaborate closely with production, graphics, and desktop publishing teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions effectively with senior leadership, capture teams, and program leadership — including presenting at executive reviews.
• Operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines, maintaining composure and ensuring proposal quality when proposals have CEO visibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of related experience managing and developing complex, voluminous federal proposals (experience with opportunities exceeding $100M recommended).
• Demonstrated experience managing all proposal volumes (technical, solution, management, cost) for large/enterprise opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience developing and applying formal proposal management artifacts and processes: proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, kick-offs, storyboards, mockups, and color review in-briefs/de-briefs.
• Strong time management, prioritization, attention to detail, and sound judgment under deadline pressure.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Office skills; familiarity with proposal production tools and Adobe Acrobat for final production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to present to senior executives.
• U.S. citizenship required. Must possess an active TS with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APMP Certification
• Experience collaborating with Senior, Corporate leadership
• Experience with Shipley or similar proposal development methodologies.
• Background in geospatial services/products, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, or related technical domains.
• Experience supporting large, complex federal proposals (e.g., IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs).
• Proposal experience within a large systems integrator or federal contractor.
• Familiarity with AI tools, workflows, and processes.

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.