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Location: Onsite
Job Type: W-2
Shift: Mon-Fri first shift
Pay Range: $45,000 - $55,000 non-exempt
Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a Jr. Proposal Manager to support the company's continued growth within the federal and commercial contracting marketplace. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing RFQs and small-scale RFP responses, ensuring compliant, high-quality proposal submissions while collaborating across internal teams, subcontractors, and proposal partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple deadlines, and possesses strong written communication and project coordination skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage RFQ and small-scale RFP proposal efforts from kickoff through submission.
- Develop proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and writing assignments.
- Analyze solicitations to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, compliance risks, and submission deadlines.
- Coordinate with Business Development, proposal support vendors, subcontractors, and teaming partners throughout the proposal lifecycle.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Contracts teams to obtain pricing, key personnel information, and corporate qualifications.
- Prepare technical proposal responses that comply with solicitation instructions, formatting requirements, and federal procurement regulations.
- Coordinate and facilitate proposal color team reviews.
- Draft and edit executive summaries, technical narratives, management approaches, past performance writeups, and resumes.
- Conduct research to gather past performance information, graphics, industry data, and supporting content for proposals.
- Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate content, capability statements, and proposal libraries.
- Support development of proposal graphics, win themes, and discriminators.
- Manage document control, versioning, and secure file sharing.
- Track proposal metrics, success rates, lessons learned, proposal status, deadlines, and historical outcomes through a centralized tracking system.
- 0-4 years of experience in federal proposal management or RFP analysis
- 1-3 years writing and editing proposal content
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Basic project management skills (time management, team communication, etc.)
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
- Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Illustrator skills
- Understanding of business integration issues and technologies
- Proficient in managing the full proposal development lifecycle
- Project coordination experience
- Familiarity with proposal management tools (e.g., SharePoint, GovWin, GovDash) and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce
Preferred:
- Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, or related field
- Federal contracting experience
- Shipley training
Benefits at RYAN
RYAN offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Some benefits may vary by contract.
- Paid Holidays (varies by contract)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement, Military, and Parental Leave
- 401(k) or Roth Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Perks
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and termination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is also committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability in the application process, please contact humanresources@consultrcg.com.
Drug-Free Workplace Statement:
Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace, in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which is a requirement for all federal contractors. We recognize the impact that drug and alcohol abuse can have on the safety, health, and productivity of our workforce, and we are dedicated to providing a work environment that is free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug screening.
Pay Transparency Statement:
Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. complies with all relevant pay transparency laws in each state and jurisdiction where we operate. This includes providing salary ranges and pay data in compliance with state or local regulations where applicable. We also ensure that applicants and employees in relevant states are informed of their right to inquire about pay information as required by state or local laws. Employees and applicants in states where pay transparency laws are in effect can expect to be provided with salary information upon request during the hiring process.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in proposal manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of proposal development or bid management experience in government or commercial sectors
- Demonstrated ability to manage full proposal lifecycle from solicitation review through final submission
- Proficiency with proposal management tools such as Loopio, RFPIO, or SharePoint
- Strong technical writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex information clearly
- Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations including FAR, DFARS, or similar compliance frameworks
- APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles
Tips for Your Proposal Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to RFP language
Pull exact phrases from each job posting and mirror them in your resume. Proposal managers are evaluated on precision, so a resume that echoes the solicitation's terminology signals you already think in RFP format before you walk in.
Quantify win rates and volume handled
Employers want to know how many proposals you managed simultaneously and what percentage moved to award. Replace vague claims with specifics: number of submissions per quarter, page counts, and team sizes you coordinated across each pursuit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists proposal manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight compliance and deadline discipline
Government and defense proposal roles screen hard for candidates who have never missed a submission deadline. Call out specific compliance frameworks you have worked within, such as FAR or DFARS, and name the volume and cadence of deadlines you managed.
Prepare a writing sample before interviews
Many hiring panels ask for an executive summary or proposal section on short notice. Having a redacted, de-identified sample ready shows you can produce polished, client-facing prose under pressure, not just manage a process.
Negotiate based on contract portfolio complexity
Proposal managers who own complex, multi-volume federal or commercial bids command higher offers than those handling single-page submissions. Frame your negotiation around the dollar value and technical complexity of pursuits you have led, not years of tenure alone.
Proposal Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most proposal managers?
The companies hiring the most proposal managers right now include HDR, DLR, and SAIC, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Defense contractors, government IT integrators, and large professional services firms consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many proposal manager jobs are remote?
About 69% of proposal manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the document-heavy, collaboration-tool-driven nature of the work. Fully remote opportunities are most concentrated in commercial sectors such as SaaS and healthcare IT, while federal defense roles more often require on-site or cleared facility access.
How do you become a proposal manager?
Most proposal managers start in a supporting role such as proposal coordinator, technical writer, or business development analyst, building familiarity with the full bid lifecycle. From there, taking ownership of smaller proposals, earning an APMP certification, and developing a portfolio of submitted work are the most direct steps toward a manager title. Experience with federal RFPs or industry-specific compliance frameworks accelerates the path considerably.
Can you get hired as a proposal manager with little experience?
Entry-level roles exist under titles like proposal coordinator or bid specialist, and they are the standard starting point for candidates without direct proposal management experience. Strong technical writing, project coordination skills, and familiarity with tools like SharePoint or Loopio make a candidate competitive. Volunteering to support a proposal effort at your current employer, even informally, is one of the most effective ways to build a concrete work sample quickly.
What does the proposal manager interview process look like?
Most proposal manager interviews include a screening call focused on your proposal volume and deadline experience, followed by a panel interview with business development, technical, and operations stakeholders. A writing exercise or case study asking you to outline or edit a proposal section is common at mid-level roles and above. Some employers also ask behavioral questions structured around specific pursuit scenarios, win outcomes, and how you managed cross-functional contributors under a hard deadline.
Where can I find and apply to proposal manager jobs?
You can find and apply to proposal manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level, sector preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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