Summary of Job Description
AOC Solutions, Inc.is seeking a Proposal Manager to perform the preparation, development, coordination, and production of high-quality government proposals. In this role, you will drive opportunity planning and capture efforts, manage the full proposal lifecycle from kick-off through submission, and own the end-to-end editorial and copy-edit process to deliver compliant, compelling, and winning proposals. Remote work capability is required at times, and extended hours during active proposal periods do occur.
Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a professional who is self‑motivated, used to working to strict deadlines, manages competing priorities with confidence, and communicates with clarity at every level of the organization. They are comfortable working autonomously with limited resources as they are coordinating a cross‑functional proposal team. They should be resilient and adaptive, maintaining a positive, solutions‑oriented attitude in demanding environments. They will apply rigorous editorial standards across all proposal content—reviewing drafts, enforcing style guides, fact‑checking, coordinating with technical writers and subject matter experts, and producing submission‑ready govcon proposals.
What you will be Doing
Proposal Strategy & Leadership:
Proactively identifies and researches federal business opportunities using platforms such as GovWin, Sam.Gov, and related tools, maintaining an up‑to‑date business development pipeline and immediately alerting the team when opportunities are released. Leads proposal kick‑off meetings, organizes strategy sessions to establish win themes and team differentiators, and develops compelling bid narratives and value propositions that reflect a clear capture strategy and maximize the probability of award.
Proposal Management & Execution:
Manages the full proposal development lifecycle, including schedule creation, team reviews, writing assignments, and final submission, ensuring all proposals are compliant, complete, and submitted on time. Maintains clear communication channels across the proposal team, keeping all participants current on RFP requirements, solicitation changes, Q&A responses, and draft distributions throughout the proposal period.
Copy‑Editing & Content Quality:
Owns the complete copy‑edit workflow across all proposal volumes: writing, revising, and refining content for clarity, consistency, and strategic alignment, while applying style guides, conducting fact‑checks, executing a thorough final proofread prior and submitting.
Skills & Competencies
Demonstrated track record of successful federal proposals.
Comprehensive understanding of the Government acquisition process including applicable knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and subsidiaries (DFAR, AFAR, GFAR, etc.), with the ability to interpret and respond to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and other solicitation documents. As well as exposure to federal contracting vehicles (GSA, 8(a) STARS III, OASIS+, IDIQs or BPAs)
Working experience with GovWin, SAM.gov, and other proposal tools to search, identify, organize and report out on opportunities (pipeline management).
Proficient in developing proposal documents including executive summaries, compliance matrices, outlines, review materials, oral presentations, and lessons‑learned reports.
Demonstrated ability to own the end‑to‑end copy‑edit workflow, applying grammar, clarity, consistency, and RFP compliance standards across all proposal content.
Strong communication and facilitation skills with a proven record of managing small, diverse teams of technical and management professionals.
High adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguous, unstructured situations and engaging confidently with senior executives both internally and externally.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and initiative in high‑stakes environments.
Exposure to federal contracting vehicles (GSA, 8(a) STARS III, OASIS+, IDIQs or BPAs)
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in a technical field required (Writing, Communications, Business, etc.); eight (8) years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
8+ years of experience in solicitations and proposal submission, as well as federal contracting
Proven track record of leading at least one > $5M successful federal proposal opportunity; experience with pursuits exceeding $5M strongly preferred.
Relevant certification a plus
Membership in a related professional association a plus
Additional Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a professional who is self‑motivated, used to working to strict deadlines, manages competing priorities with confidence, and communicates with clarity at every level of the organization. They are comfortable working autonomously with limited resources as they are coordinating a cross‑functional proposal team. They should be resilient and adaptive, maintaining a positive, solutions‑oriented attitude in demanding environments. They will apply rigorous editorial standards across all proposal content—reviewing drafts, enforcing style guides, fact‑checking, coordinating with technical writers and subject matter experts, and producing submission‑ready govcon proposals.
What you will be Doing
Proposal Strategy & Leadership:
Proactively identifies and researches federal business opportunities using platforms such as GovWin, Sam.Gov, and related tools, maintaining an up‑to‑date business development pipeline and immediately alerting the team when opportunities are released. Leads proposal kick‑off meetings, organizes strategy sessions to establish win themes and team differentiators, and develops compelling bid narratives and value propositions that reflect a clear capture strategy and maximize the probability of award.
Proposal Management & Execution:
Manages the full proposal development lifecycle, including schedule creation, team reviews, writing assignments, and final submission, ensuring all proposals are compliant, complete, and submitted on time. Maintains clear communication channels across the proposal team, keeping all participants current on RFP requirements, solicitation changes, Q&A responses, and draft distributions throughout the proposal period.
Copy‑Editing & Content Quality:
Owns the complete copy‑edit workflow across all proposal volumes: writing, revising, and refining content for clarity, consistency, and strategic alignment, while applying style guides, conducting fact‑checks, executing a thorough final proofread prior and submitting.
Skills & Competencies
Demonstrated track record of successful federal proposals.
Comprehensive understanding of the Government acquisition process including applicable knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and subsidiaries (DFAR, AFAR, GFAR, etc.), with the ability to interpret and respond to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and other solicitation documents. As well as exposure to federal contracting vehicles (GSA, 8(a) STARS III, OASIS+, IDIQs or BPAs)
Working experience with GovWin, SAM.gov, and other proposal tools to search, identify, organize and report out on opportunities (pipeline management).
Proficient in developing proposal documents including executive summaries, compliance matrices, outlines, review materials, oral presentations, and lessons‑learned reports.
Demonstrated ability to own the end‑to‑end copy‑edit workflow, applying grammar, clarity, consistency, and RFP compliance standards across all proposal content.
Strong communication and facilitation skills with a proven record of managing small, diverse teams of technical and management professionals.
High adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguous, unstructured situations and engaging confidently with senior executives both internally and externally.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and initiative in high‑stakes environments.
Exposure to federal contracting vehicles (GSA, 8(a) STARS III, OASIS+, IDIQs or BPAs)
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in a technical field required (Writing, Communications, Business, etc.); eight (8) years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
8+ years of experience in solicitations and proposal submission, as well as federal contracting
Proven track record of leading at least one > $5M successful federal proposal opportunity; experience with pursuits exceeding $5M strongly preferred.
Relevant certification a plus
Membership in a related professional association a plus
Additional Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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