Intel Community Proposal Manager
Edgesource Corporation, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Company Overview
For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.
Position Overview The IC Proposal Manager leads the end-to-end proposal development process for Intelligence Community and Federal Government opportunities, from RFP release through submission and closeout. This role serves as the central integrator across Business Development, Capture, Recruiting, Finance, Operations, and technical teams, with accountability for schedule management, compliance, solution development, content integration, pricing coordination, and review execution. The position requires disciplined execution, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals under aggressive deadlines in support of EdgeSource growth objectives.
Required Qualifications
Proposal Planning and Governance
Develop and manage the proposal schedule aligned to RFP milestones and internal reviews.
Lead proposal kickoff; define roles, deliverables, and expectations.
Ensure end-to-end compliance with RFP requirements and instructions.
Solution Development and Reviews
Lead solution development with Capture, SMEs, and Operations.
Plan and facilitate Blue Team, Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews.
Integrate feedback and manage content quality, consistency, and version control.
Support quarterly initiatives to collect and update program metrics to develop “Gold Standard” proposal reuse content.
Staffing and Recruiting Coordination
Coordinate with Recruiting to secure Key Personnel Letters of Commitment.
Support recruiting for non-key staff positions as required.
Ensure resumes and staffing narratives are compliant and integrated.
Pricing and Financial Coordination
Coordinate cost and pricing volume development with Finance.
Support Green Team reviews and cost-based rate development as required.
Ensure pricing aligns with the proposed technical solution.
Submittal and Closeout
Conduct final submittal review with the CSO.
Submit proposals in strict accordance with RFP instructions.
Archive final artifacts and receipt confirmation in SharePoint.
Update HubSpot Deal Stage to “Submitted.”
Support win or loss documentation and lessons learned.
Tools and Writing
Use HubSpot and SharePoint for proposal tracking and documentation.
Serve as a Volume Lead for various proposal volumes to include Technical, Management, and Past Performance.
Write, edit, and integrate proposal content using Microsoft Word.
Facilitate and support writing for Market Surveys, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Sources Sought Notices.
Security
Active TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
7 or more years of proposal management experience supporting IC agencies.
Demonstrated success managing complex, competitive proposals as a prime contractor.
Experience supporting proposals valued at $50M or greater, including multi-volume submissions.
Strong working knowledge of FAR and IC acquisition processes.
Proven ability to partner effectively with Capture, BD, Recruiting, Finance, and Operations.
Experience leading distributed proposal teams under aggressive deadlines.
Familiarity with Shipley or Shipley-aligned proposal best practices.
Working at Edgesource As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.
At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:
Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid)
Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k Plan with Match
Tuition & Professional Development Support
Commuter Benefits
Bonus & Employee Referral Programs
Career Growth Opportunities
Disclaimer Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at recruiting@edgesource.com or by phone at (703) 837-0550.
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For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.
Position Overview The IC Proposal Manager leads the end-to-end proposal development process for Intelligence Community and Federal Government opportunities, from RFP release through submission and closeout. This role serves as the central integrator across Business Development, Capture, Recruiting, Finance, Operations, and technical teams, with accountability for schedule management, compliance, solution development, content integration, pricing coordination, and review execution. The position requires disciplined execution, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals under aggressive deadlines in support of EdgeSource growth objectives.
Required Qualifications
Proposal Planning and Governance
Develop and manage the proposal schedule aligned to RFP milestones and internal reviews.
Lead proposal kickoff; define roles, deliverables, and expectations.
Ensure end-to-end compliance with RFP requirements and instructions.
Solution Development and Reviews
Lead solution development with Capture, SMEs, and Operations.
Plan and facilitate Blue Team, Pink, Red, Gold, and White Glove reviews.
Integrate feedback and manage content quality, consistency, and version control.
Support quarterly initiatives to collect and update program metrics to develop “Gold Standard” proposal reuse content.
Staffing and Recruiting Coordination
Coordinate with Recruiting to secure Key Personnel Letters of Commitment.
Support recruiting for non-key staff positions as required.
Ensure resumes and staffing narratives are compliant and integrated.
Pricing and Financial Coordination
Coordinate cost and pricing volume development with Finance.
Support Green Team reviews and cost-based rate development as required.
Ensure pricing aligns with the proposed technical solution.
Submittal and Closeout
Conduct final submittal review with the CSO.
Submit proposals in strict accordance with RFP instructions.
Archive final artifacts and receipt confirmation in SharePoint.
Update HubSpot Deal Stage to “Submitted.”
Support win or loss documentation and lessons learned.
Tools and Writing
Use HubSpot and SharePoint for proposal tracking and documentation.
Serve as a Volume Lead for various proposal volumes to include Technical, Management, and Past Performance.
Write, edit, and integrate proposal content using Microsoft Word.
Facilitate and support writing for Market Surveys, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Sources Sought Notices.
Security
Active TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
7 or more years of proposal management experience supporting IC agencies.
Demonstrated success managing complex, competitive proposals as a prime contractor.
Experience supporting proposals valued at $50M or greater, including multi-volume submissions.
Strong working knowledge of FAR and IC acquisition processes.
Proven ability to partner effectively with Capture, BD, Recruiting, Finance, and Operations.
Experience leading distributed proposal teams under aggressive deadlines.
Familiarity with Shipley or Shipley-aligned proposal best practices.
Working at Edgesource As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.
At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:
Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid)
Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k Plan with Match
Tuition & Professional Development Support
Commuter Benefits
Bonus & Employee Referral Programs
Career Growth Opportunities
Disclaimer Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at recruiting@edgesource.com or by phone at (703) 837-0550.
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