Nira Inc
Role Summary
NIRA is seeking a Senior Proposal Professional to independently lead and execute complex government proposals. This role owns the proposal process from kickoff through submission and plays a critical role in driving company growth. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable operating with minimal oversight while managing multiple concurrent pursuits.
This is a hands-on role requiring deep experience with government RFPs and the ability to translate technical and operational inputs into clear, compliant, and compelling proposal narratives.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Leadership & Execution
- Own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle for federal, state, and local government solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, task orders)
- Develop and manage detailed proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and production plans
- Lead proposal kickoff meetings and clearly communicate expectations, deadlines, and deliverables
- Track progress daily and proactively resolve gaps, risks, and bottlenecks
Writing & Content Development
- Write and edit substantial portions of proposals, including technical approach, management approach, staffing plans, resumes, and past performance narratives
- Translate complex technical, operational, and programmatic information into clear, evaluator-focused responses
- Ensure consistency in tone, terminology, and messaging across all proposal sections
- Incorporate win themes, discriminators, and evaluation criteria into all written content
Compliance & Quality Control
- Perform detailed compliance checks to ensure full adherence to RFP instructions, formatting requirements, and evaluation criteria
- Review all proposal content for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and responsiveness
- Manage internal review cycles and incorporate reviewer feedback efficiently and accurately
- Conduct final "ready-to-submit" reviews to ensure zero compliance or production issues
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work closely with executives, capture managers, subject matter experts, and partners to gather inputs and approvals
- Coordinate inputs from subcontractors, including technical sections, resumes, and past performance
- Serve as the central point of accountability for proposal communication and document control
Process Improvement & Knowledge Management
- Maintain and improve proposal templates, boilerplate content, and internal libraries
- Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes
- Support capture and pre-RFP activities as needed, including solution shaping and proposal planning
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of hands-on government proposal experience (federal strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage and deliver complex, high-volume proposals
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Advanced writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity, compliance, and evaluator usability
- Strong understanding of government procurement processes and evaluation methodologies
- Proven ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Experience working directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; comfort managing complex documents
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting technology, data, analytics, or consulting services proposals
- Experience with both prime contractor and subcontractor proposals
- Experience with state and local government proposals
- Familiarity with structured proposal processes and color team reviews
Why NIRA
- High-visibility role with direct impact on company growth
- Opportunity to own and shape proposal operations and standards
- Collaborative, fast-moving environment with access to senior leadership
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Flexible work environment