Makpar Corporation is hiring a
Proposal Manager

Summary

Join Makpar Corporation, a team of innovators and consultants deploying cutting-edge technologies for the federal government. As a Proposal Manager, you will oversee all proposal responses for federal solicitations and be a key part of our collaborative team. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, English, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience in proposal management, preferably within a government contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of the proposal lifecycle, including managing complex, multi-volume proposals
• Strong familiarity with proposal management tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and other relevant software
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking direction from the Senior Proposal Manager and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
• Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal development process from inception to submission, ensuring alignment with the proposal strategy outlined by the Senior Proposal Manager
• Develop and manage proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts (SMEs), business development, contracts, pricing, and technical teams, to gather necessary inputs
• Draft, review, and edit proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with solicitation requirements
• Collaborate with technical writers, graphic designers, and other contributors to develop high-quality proposal sections
• Review and analyze RFP/RFI requirements to ensure complete compliance with all submission instructions and evaluation criteria
• Conduct quality control reviews of proposal content to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal standards
• Oversee proposals' final production, packaging, and delivery in electronic and hard copy formats
• Ensure that all proposals are submitted on time and in accordance with the solicitation requirements
• Maintain proposal documentation, including version control and archive of final submissions
• Contribute to continuously improving proposal processes, tools, and templates

Preferred Qualifications

APMP Certification or similar credentials are a plus

Benefits

• At Makpar Corporation, we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Flexible work schedules
• A generous compensation package