H-1B Visa Proposal Manager Jobs
Proposal Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field. Defense contractors, engineering firms, and federal consulting companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation. The annual cap of 85,000 H-1B slots means timing your job search around the April lottery filing window matters.
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INTRODUCTION
Support strategic proposals for the Federal Health account within Booz Allen. Lead and direct proposal teams to develop compliant, compelling, and convincing proposals that balance capture strategies with operational executability against government evaluation models and structural requirements to win work. Define technical approaches and solutions for inclusion in various proposal volumes and via coordination with project teams. Present proposal reviews to management and incorporate feedback and serve as a team leader to coordinate numerous major proposal efforts at the same time. Contribute to the development of proposal strategies and proposal content to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. Lead and drive proposal development teams, including Volume Leads, Section Writers, Coordinators, and Color Team Reviewers in implementing the company's established proposal framework and the processes and procedures to translate capture and win strategies into proposals that meet RFP scoring expectations and deadlines. Act independently to create and determine methods and procedures to optimally address proposal requirements, using evaluation criteria and Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You Have:
- 8+ years of experience with proposal development
- Experience with developing comprehensive proposal responses to federal healthcare government solicitations, at both the indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and task order level
- Experience with managing proposal activities from the pre-proposal preparation stage through the post-submittal stage to ensure capture innovation is balanced with operational executability
- Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of industry proposal practices, including Shipley Best Practices
- Ability to produce proposals that are compliant, compelling, and convincing
- Ability to document the offering to maximize quality, evaluated score, and highest probable chance of win
- Ability to manage and coordinate a proposal schedule and deliverables while managing the expectations of a wide range of colleagues, including executives to consultants
- Bachelor's degree
COMPENSATION
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
IDENTITY STATEMENT
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
CANDIDATE AI USAGE POLICY
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
WORK MODEL
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Proposal Manager
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Proposal Managers often face RFEs because the role can appear generalist. Gather degree transcripts, job descriptions showing project management depth, and any certifications like APMP that tie your credentials directly to a specialized field.
Target federal contractors with active LCAs
Defense and government contracting firms file LCAs regularly for Proposal Manager roles tied to specific contract bids. Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have certified wages for this exact occupation in your target location.
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsoring employers
Search Proposal Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have verified H-1B filing history for this occupation, so you're applying to companies already familiar with sponsoring the role rather than educating HR from scratch.
Verify prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
Proposal Manager wages vary significantly by industry and contract type. Before negotiating, check the OFLC Wage Search for the prevailing wage in your metro area so your offered salary meets DOL requirements and won't trigger a deficiency during LCA review.
Confirm O*NET classification with your petitioning employer
Ask your employer which O*NET occupational code they plan to use for your LCA filing. Misclassification between business operations and management roles can affect the specialty occupation determination and delay USCIS adjudication of your I-129.
Plan around the 60-day grace period when switching roles
If you're moving from one Proposal Manager position to another, your H-1B transfer must be filed before your current employment ends. USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after termination, but you can't start the new role until the transfer petition is received.
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Find Proposal Manager JobsProposal Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Proposal Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, communications, or contract management. Roles with vague requirements or that accept any degree field can face USCIS scrutiny. Strong job descriptions citing specific technical or contractual expertise strengthen the petition considerably.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Proposal Manager positions?
Federal defense contractors, engineering and construction firms, IT services companies, and government consulting organizations are the most active sponsors for Proposal Manager roles. These employers file LCAs regularly because proposal work is tied to specific government contracts with defined labor requirements. You can find employers with verified filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition while I'm working on OPT as a Proposal Manager?
Yes. If your OPT is valid through April 1 of the fiscal year in which the H-1B takes effect, your employer can submit a cap-subject petition during the March registration window. If you're on STEM OPT, the two-year extension gives you additional runway to be selected in the lottery and maintain continuous work authorization during the transition.
What happens to my H-1B status if the government contract my proposal role supports ends?
If your employer's contract ends and they can no longer maintain your position, your H-1B status ends with your employment. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition. Proposal Managers in project-based industries should monitor contract renewal timelines and begin job searches before a contract conclusion rather than after.
How do I find Proposal Manager jobs where the employer already understands H-1B sponsorship?
Targeting employers with a documented history of H-1B filings in this occupation saves significant time during the offer and negotiation phase. Migrate Mate surfaces Proposal Manager roles filtered by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to sponsor rather than those encountering the process for the first time.
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