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Description
At Nüvitek, customer success is our Ethos; together, we drive transformational outcomes. We only succeed when our customers succeed. We partner with our customers to achieve business objectives by using our proven customer-centric, value-driven business practices and service delivery methodologies.
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. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Nuvitek's mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.
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.
Benefits
Nuvitek is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Nuvitek is an equal-opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
About Nüvitek
Nuvitek is a systems integrator and technology service provider who strive to improve its customers' performance through technological innovation and by delivering IT services that are faster and more efficient. We are a team of engineers who are passionate about solving technology problems; we believe with the right team and the right technology, IT organizations can solve complex problems and make your business leaner, faster, and more flexible.
Our team of engineers has more than 20 years of experience delivering successful IT projects to Federal Government and commercial clients. Our services put technology to work for our customers so that they can devote all their energies to their core mission. With our strong pool of talented, expert staff, Nuvitek has a sterling track record of providing innovative and reliable IT solutions in the area of IT modernization, cloud integration, infrastructure automation, IT operations, IT service management, and data integration to both government and commercial clients.
We believe in getting things done effectively and efficiently with simple, innovative solutions. Nuvitek believes in going above-and-beyond and delivering results — outstanding results.
Description
At Nüvitek, customer success is our Ethos; together, we drive transformational outcomes. We only succeed when our customers succeed. We partner with our customers to achieve business objectives by using our proven customer-centric, value-driven business practices and service delivery methodologies.
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. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Nuvitek's mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.
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.
Benefits
Nuvitek is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Nuvitek is an equal-opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
About Nüvitek
Nuvitek is a systems integrator and technology service provider who strive to improve its customers' performance through technological innovation and by delivering IT services that are faster and more efficient. We are a team of engineers who are passionate about solving technology problems; we believe with the right team and the right technology, IT organizations can solve complex problems and make your business leaner, faster, and more flexible.
Our team of engineers has more than 20 years of experience delivering successful IT projects to Federal Government and commercial clients. Our services put technology to work for our customers so that they can devote all their energies to their core mission. With our strong pool of talented, expert staff, Nuvitek has a sterling track record of providing innovative and reliable IT solutions in the area of IT modernization, cloud integration, infrastructure automation, IT operations, IT service management, and data integration to both government and commercial clients.
We believe in getting things done effectively and efficiently with simple, innovative solutions. Nuvitek believes in going above-and-beyond and delivering results — outstanding results.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- DLR11
- HDR7
- Veeva Systems6
- Howard University3
- KBR3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services29
- Technology & Software22
- Construction & Real Estate20
- Education5
- Insurance4
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 DLR, HDR, and Veeva Systems, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 46% of proposal manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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