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Job Description
Job Title:
Proposal Manager (GSA, OASIS+, DoD, MDA SHIELD)
Location:
Vienna, VA (Onsite)
Type:
Full-Time/Exempt Overview:
The Proposal Writer is responsible for developing compliant, compelling, and winning proposals for U.S. Federal Government opportunities, with a focus on GSA MAS, OASIS/OASIS+, Small Business set-asides (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), and DoD/MDA SHIELD programs .
Proposal Development:
Write, edit, and finalize: Technical volumes Management/Staffing plans Past performance sections Executive summaries Translate SME input into clear, compliant, and persuasive content Align responses with: Section L (Instructions) Section M (Evaluation Criteria)
Compliance & Strategy:
Develop and maintain: Compliance matrices Proposal outlines and storyboards Ensure 100% RFP/RFQ compliance Integrate win themes and discriminators aligned to customer priorities
Federal Contract Vehicles Expertise:
GSA MAS (Schedule) Write labor category narratives Support pricing justification (CSP, PRC) Map offerings to SINs OASIS / OASIS+ Support scoring-based submissions Provide evidence-backed documentation for: Corporate experience Certifications (ISO, CMMI) Past performance
Small Business Set-Asides:
Develop content demonstrating: Eligibility (8(a), HUBZone, etc.) Compliance with limitations on subcontracting Highlight prime contractor capabilities DoD /
MDA SHIELD:
Write highly technical content related to: Systems engineering Cybersecurity Missile defense / modeling & simulation Align with: DoD frameworks Mission assurance and risk mitigation
Compliance & Quality:
Ensure full compliance with instructions, formatting, and page limits. Perform quality reviews for clarity, structure, and customer-focused messaging. Follow Shipley/APMP best practices, coordinate security and subcontractor inputs.
Collaboration & Submission:
Serve as central point of contact for proposal communications. Coordinate inputs across Capture, Contracts, SMEs, HR, and subcontractors. Oversee final production, submission (SAM.gov, PIEE, Grants.gov), and support ENs, clarifications, orals, and revisions.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in: Business, Communications, English, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
5-10+ years in federal proposal writing Proven experience with: GSA MAS proposals
OASIS / OASIS+ IDIQ
DoD proposals (preferred) Experience supporting $10M-$1B+ opportunities
Skills:
Writing & Proposal Skills Strong technical writing ability Experience writing: Technical approaches Management plans Ability to simplify complex technical concepts Federal Knowledge Deep understanding of:
FAR / DFARS
Federal procurement lifecycle Strong familiarity with:
May require extended hours during deadlines Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
ADA Compliance:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EEO-1
Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
