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The Proposal & Growth Operations Manager leads and manages the full proposal lifecycle for Intelligence Community (IC) customers while overseeing core operations that support organizational growth. This role ensures proposals adhere to corporate processes derived from Shipley best practices, maintains operational discipline across the growth pipeline, evaluates emerging technologies, and supports business development teams through efficient collaboration tools and workflows. The role supports multiple growth teams across two core markets.
Job Responsibility:
Lead end‑to‑end proposal development for IC customers, ensuring all actions follow corporate processes tailored from Shipley methodologies
Manage proposal schedules, milestones, color team reviews, contributors, and internal workflows to ensure timely and compliant submissions
Conduct RFP compliance assessments, quality checks, and content reviews across all volumes (technical, management, staffing, past performance, etc.)
Oversee proposal production including formatting, graphics integration, secure file handling, version control, and final submission
Manage the overall growth lifecycle processes and ensure the opportunity pipeline is accurate, current, and maintained within current SharePoint tool
Assess, recommend, and implement AI‑driven tools to improve proposal quality, compliance checking, content development, and workflow efficiency
Manage team collaboration and productivity through Microsoft applications (Teams, SharePoint), ensuring consistent, effective use across BD and proposal teams
Evaluate new tools and technologies to strengthen the Growth function, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms and other BD‑enablement systems
Support integration between capture, business development, and proposal functions to ensure smooth operational execution and improved win probability
Provide support to the resource planning of resources necessary to implement the proposal development process
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of Experience managing federal or IC proposals using Shipley or Shipley‑derived processes
5 years of experience working in the Department of Defense / War Service Provider space
Strong understanding of compliance analysis, proposal schedules, and production workflows
Experience with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Word, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills
Ability to travel between Maryland and Virginia to provide onsite support for final proposal development activities
Nice to have:
Experience with AI‑enabled writing or compliance tools
Familiarity with CRM systems and BD pipeline management
What we offer:
Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums
Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution
Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family, with a buy-up option available
Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO – 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays – Paid hours for company-required training
Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy – Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. – $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance