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Senior Proposal Manager

ASRC Federal
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager that has a successful track record of leading complex, high-value proposals.

The position is remote, but periodic travel to ASRC Federal locations is required to conduct key in-person capture and proposal activities.

Our proposal team includes proposal managers, proposal writers, graphic artists, proposal coordinators, desktop publishers, and editors.

Key Role:

  • Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams of professionals for complex opportunities
  • Work collaboratively with capture managers, technical SMEs, operations, and functional professionals to plan and manage compliant and compelling proposal content for federal government Defense, Space, Civilian, Health, and Supply Chain and Logistics Agencies.
  • Lead and mentor proposal team members, providing guidance and support throughout the proposal process to plan and organize proposal content that is easy to evaluate and score
  • Chair color reviews, lead adjudication of reviewer recommendations, coordinate with pricing and contracts, and oversee production activities.

Requirements

  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior leaders, capture managers, and proposal support teams
  • Has an ownership mentality and is accountable for Proposal Management responsibilities
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8 years of experience as a Proposal Manager for federal government proposals
  • Strong communication and strategic thinking skills
  • Track record of managing and winning large, complex proposals
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to coach writers and manage proposal content
  • Has a comprehensive understanding of SharePoint, Shipley Proposal Process, and industry best practices
  • Ability to travel for proposal development and solutioning working sessions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Orals proposal experience
  • Proposal Management training and/or APMP Certification ASRC Federal is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager that has a successful track record of leading complex, high-value proposals.

The position is remote, but periodic travel to ASRC Federal locations is required to conduct key in-person capture and proposal activities.

Our proposal team includes proposal managers, proposal writers, graphic artists, proposal coordinators, desktop publishers, and editors.

Requirements

  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior leaders, capture managers, and proposal support teams
  • Has an ownership mentality and is accountable for Proposal Management responsibilities
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10 years of experience as a Proposal Manager for federal government proposals
  • Strong communication and strategic thinking skills
  • Track record of managing and winning large, complex proposals
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to coach writers and manage proposal content
  • Has a comprehensive understanding of SharePoint, Shipley Proposal Process, and industry best practices
  • Ability to travel for proposal development and solutioning working sessions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Orals proposal experience
  • Proposal Management training and/or APMP Certification

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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