Proposal Manager
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Job Type: Corporate
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
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At Decypher, we are dedicated to supporting the health and readiness of service members, veterans, and their families through innovative healthcare solutions and professional services. As a Proposal Manager, you will play a vital role in driving our organization’s growth and success by overseeing the full proposal development lifecycle for Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the government contracting sector.
The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of proposal development, from the initial opportunity assessment through to the final submission. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this individual ensures that all proposals meet compliance requirements, are compelling and well-organized, and position Decypher as a leader in the Federal healthcare services market. The Proposal Manager also supports strategic business development initiatives and contributes to the continuous improvement of proposal processes and best practices.
This role requires a combination of exceptional project management skills, a keen attention to detail, and outstanding written and verbal communication abilities. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Federal acquisition processes, experience leading proposal teams, and a proactive approach to identifying and overcoming challenges throughout the proposal lifecycle.
Proposal Manager - Summary- Lead comprehensive proposal management efforts for Federal and DoD contracts.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.
- Ensure alignment with Decypher’s mission to provide exceptional support for veterans, service members, and their families.
- Drive process improvement and support business development initiatives in a dynamic work environment.
- Analyze solicitation documents, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, to determine requirements and shape response strategies.
- Organize and lead proposal teams consisting of internal staff, subject matter experts, subcontractors, and partners.
- Develop and manage proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and submission plans to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Direct all phases of proposal development from kickoff to final production and submission.
- Guide contributors in persuasive proposal writing, compliance adherence, and best practices.
- Ensure all proposal content is accurate, compliant, and tailored to customer requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between proposal teams, leadership, partners, and stakeholders.
- Identify risks and resource constraints, developing mitigation strategies to ensure proposal success.
- Coordinate and facilitate color team reviews, incorporating feedback into final proposals.
- Promote continuous process improvement by maintaining documentation and updating proposal templates and tools.
- Support broader business development initiatives as required.
- Competitive salary range reflective of experience, education, and skills.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered to employees.
- Work in an environment where your expertise and contributions are valued.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three years’ experience preparing proposals for Federal Government or DoD contracts.
- At least three years’ experience managing team-based projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- Deep knowledge of Federal acquisition processes and solicitation requirements.
- Excellent written, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.
- Eligibility to pass a NACI Background Investigation.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Experience with proposal management tools and collaboration platforms.
- Background supporting federal agencies such as GSA, DoD, VA, DHA, or HHS.
- Holds APMP or similar proposal management certification.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent proposal efforts.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-evolving environment.
- Decypher is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals (M/F/D/V).
- Working with Decypher provides the unique opportunity to impact the lives of service members, veterans, and their families on a national scale.
- Take the next step in your career and contribute to work that matters—apply now by clicking the job application button.