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Proposal Manager - Active Secret Clearance

Tenacious Solutions
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026

Tenacious Solutions, LLC is seeking a Proposal Manager with an Active Secret Clearance to join our corporate team out of Arlington, VA. Only candidates within a commutable distance to our Arlington office will be considered as some onsite work will be required.

In this role you will be responsible for the development, planning, and writing of compliant and compelling proposal content. This high-visibility role calls for a confident and creative communications professional who is an expert writer with excellent strategic-thinking, organizational, technology, training, and collaboration skills. The preferred candidate will have a clear understanding of Government RFPs and their requirements.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to play a strategic role in our company’s growth.

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

  • Develop proposals with compelling and compliant content in response to government solicitation requirements (RFPs).
  • Edit proposal content for effectiveness (e.g., clarity, readability, accuracy, persuasiveness, and compliancy) as well as style (e.g., grammar, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure, and spelling).
  • Develop and maintain a proposal library to address recurring content inquiries for RFP responses.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather relevant information to develop content.
  • Develop and write white papers as needed.
  • Research legacy content and past performance to apply and tailor to the solicitation requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with RFP requirements and proposal guidelines.
  • Deliver compelling and compliant content under tight deadlines.
  • Stay current with industry standards and best practices in technical writing.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related disciplines. Broad depth and understanding of government solicitations and ability to analyze and correctly interpret requirements and tailor information to score strengths.
  • 6 years of federal proposal writing for a government contractor or equivalent technical experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance is required.
  • Ability to research, interpret and analyze RFP requirements and write solutions.
  • Must be able to successfully write accurate and compelling proposal content (e.g., technical approach, management approach, past performance, and executive summary).
  • Strong research and analytical skills to assess contracts and identify potential risks or areas for improvement.
  • Proficiency in the Federal procurement process and regulations (e.g., FAR), as well as familiarity with proposal development best practices such as Shipley, APMP Foundation, or equivalent training.
  • General knowledge of federal government contract types (IDIQ, FFP, T&M, CPFF).
  • Must have the ability to quickly digest information and produce organized, clearly written technical, IT-focused content with little to no supervision.
  • Advanced skills in writing, editing, and proofreading, including proficiency with at least one industry editorial style guide (e.g., GPO, Chicago, AP).
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite.
  • Unyielding attention to detail.
  • High degree of energy, assertiveness, and creativity.
  • Ability to undertake multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines and be able to prioritize responsibilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to commute to work twice a week or as needed.
  • APMP certification preferred.
  • Flexibility to adjust schedules to meet tight deadlines, to include occasional extended hours, evenings/night hours, weekends, and holidays.

About Tenacious Solutions, LLC:

Tenacious Solutions, LLC is a small business interested in taking on the toughest challenges and producing long-lasting, quality results. Our goal is to support federal clients by providing top-notch quality professionals.

We have a strong belief that our employees are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such. In addition to offering a competitive salary we also offer:

  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) program with matching
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • paid federal holidays
  • employee referral bonuses
  • parental leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • masterclass subscription
  • wellhub membership

Tenacious Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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