Senior Proposal Manager
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 5d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-29). Last seen at its source just now.
We have tracked this listing since 29 Oct 2026 (4 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently just now.
Is it remote?
The listing says yes
The location field doesn't say remote, so our assessment is based on the title or the description. Read the listing before applying.
Who may apply?
United States
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Pay
$130k–190k/yr
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Skills named in the ad
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Carried by 1 source
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Workable employer's own board first seen 4d ago · last seen just now
The listing
Saalex is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager in Lexington Park, MD to lead and manage the development of compliant, compelling, and competitive federal government proposals. This role oversees the proposal lifecycle from solicitation release through submission, partnering with Capture, Business Development, Operations, Pricing, Contracts, Recruiting, and executive leadership to deliver winning solutions.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $130k-$190k (depending upon experience)
Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and manage federal proposal efforts from kickoff through submission.
- Analyze solicitations and develop compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, and proposal plans.
- Coordinate proposal teams, subject matter experts, subcontractors, and reviewers.
- Partner with Capture and Business Development teams to implement win strategies, themes, and discriminators.
- Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings, status meetings, and color team reviews.
- Manage Pink, Red, Gold, and final review cycles.
- Ensure proposal compliance, quality, consistency, and timely submission.
- Write, edit, and improve technical, management, staffing, and past performance content.
- Track proposal risks, action items, and deadlines.
- Maintain proposal libraries, reusable content, and lessons learned.
- Mentor proposal staff and support process improvements.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required:
- 8+ years of proposal development or proposal management experience supporting federal government contracts.
- Experience leading complex proposals from solicitation through submission.
- Strong knowledge of federal proposal processes and compliance requirements.
- Excellent writing, editing, organization, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Desired:
- Experience supporting DoD, Navy, NAVAIR, or other federal agencies
- Experience managing large, complex proposals and task order competitions.
- APMP certification and/or Shipley training.
- Experience with IDIQ, GWAC, OTA, and multiple-award contract proposals.
- Familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements.
- Experience utilizing AI and proposal automation tools.
Education/Years of Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted, and 8+ years of relevant experience.
Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Benefits
- Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Benefit