PROPOSAL MANAGER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

USmax Corporation is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Proposal Manager to lead and manage the development of compelling proposals in response to both FedCiv and DoD solicitations, spanning professional and technical services and enterprise IT programs. The successful candidate will report to the VP IDIQ Programs and work directly with technical writers, subject matter experts, and senior leadership to ensure each proposal effectively communicates our solutions and services. Duties and Responsibilities: * Lead and manage proposal lifecycle from initial solicitation review through submission, ensuring compliant, compelling, and timely response. * Develop and integrate capture information, working closely with the capture manager. * Develop proposal outlines compliant with solicitation requirements; guide the team in adhering to the outlines throughout the proposal development process. * Establish and manage proposal calendars for multiple, concurrent proposals, ensuring that each step of the process from kick-off through Pink/Red/Gold Team reviews and final submission is executed on schedule. * Coordinate teaming partner activities, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among all proposal contributors and stakeholders. * Assist technical writing and editing as necessary, ensuring that proposal content is clear, concise, and persuasive. * Oversee maintenance and continuous improvement of proposal artifacts, templates, and tools to streamline the proposal process and improve team efficiency. * Maintain libraries of past performance references, proposal responses, and other relevant content for use in future proposals. Required Qualifications: * Significant experience with Federal procurement process. * Superior understanding of relevant regulations. * Exceptional project management skills, with ability to manage concurrent proposals under tight deadlines. * Expert writing and editing skills, including the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and compelling proposal content. * Interpersonal skills including ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization. * Advanced MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and Teams experience. Required Experience: * At least five years of experience managing Federal proposals. Required Education: * Bachelor's degree in English, Engineering, or Business-related area. Security Clearance Requirements: * Must be U.S. Citizen for facility access. * No clearance required. Work Location / Schedule: * Fairfax, Virginia - hybrid schedule (2 days in office, 3 days remote). Travel Requirements: * None. About USmax USmax Corporation is an award-winning SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business and leading provider of innovative professional, technical and enterprise IT services. Our client areas span international development, public safety, law enforcement and healthcare markets. Our commitment to quality and continuous process improvement is demonstrated by our CMMI-SVC ML3 appraisal, as well as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2013 registrations. We offer complete program life cycle support through a full range of planning, design, implementation, management, and support services. Our services based on trust, quality, efficiency, and innovation drive the mission of our various federal and commercial customers. USmax is certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Facility and certified as a V3 Certified Employer. USmax is an avid supporter of the men and women who have served our country. This certification recognizes this achievement and furthers our commitment to veterans and their families. USmax is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. Please see our website to learn more about our equal employment policies or to request an accommodation to enable you to apply for employment with us. For more information about USmax or to apply for a position, visit www.usmax.com .