Proposal Manager

Summary

Join Raft, a customer-obsessed company focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, as their experienced Proposal Manager. You will manage responses to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and SOWs, ensuring compliance and quality. This role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and adherence to organizational standards and federal procurement guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and communication skills and experience in the Federal sector, preferably within the Intelligence Community. Raft offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a remote work environment with preference for candidates in the DC Metro area.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• All work must be conducted within the continental U.S
• Active TS/SCI with preference given to candidates with favorably adjudicated Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the proposal development process to ensure compliance and quality
• Develop and maintain supporting documents such as compliance matrices, schedules, and outlines
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure timely proposal submissions
• Review proposal sections for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with solicitation requirements
• Track and maintain proposal documentation, including resumes, project profiles, and past performance data
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards and federal procurement guidelines
• Support the improvement of processes and tools to enhance proposal development efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of proposal coordination or management experience in the Federal sector
• Proven experience supporting proposals within the Intelligence Community (IC) or other federal agencies
• Familiarity with federal procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with proposal management tools, such as Salesforce, or Technomile
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with local and remote teams
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
• Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
• Team off-site in fun places!
• Generous Referral Bonuses