Sr. Proposal Manager (6185)

MetroStar Systems is seeking a growth-minded individual to complement our proposal team in Reston, Virginia. As our Sr. Proposal Manager, you will work with all levels of our Management, Technical Leads/SMEs, Pricing, Contracts, and Recruiting teams to manage, develop, and shape proposal strategies. You will coordinate the proposal preparation activities, from capturing competitive and unique differentiators to ultimately crafting winning proposals.

You must have professional leadership skills including superior communication and collaboration skills, and a demonstrated ability to direct and orchestrate large, multi-contractor team efforts. The successful candidate will need to be a flexible team leader who functions well in a tight deadline-oriented environment, which includes being available to work overtime, evenings, and weekends to ensure a strong delivery.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you'll do:

• Lead and orchestrate the development of high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals across six major practice areas (Human-Centered Design, Applied Intelligence, DevSecOps, Cloud, Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT) and three business units.
• Drive end-to-end proposal management for large-scale proposals and support development of the team's aptitude and alignment with MetroStar's business development lifecycle (BDLC).
• Coach and mentor proposal contributors to strengthen team capability, collaboration, and consistency in applying best practices and proven processes.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You have 8+ years of experience managing Federal government proposal development and end-to-end lifecycle processes, from capture support through proposal submission.
• You have 10+ years of industry experience and a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• You have a track record of leading winning proposals for large, complex, or strategic opportunities in the Federal IT space.
• You are skilled in developing complete, concise, and compliant proposals that fully address solicitation requirements and align with evaluation criteria.
• You can lead diverse, cross-functional teams under tight deadlines while keeping projects organized, compliant, and on schedule.
• You have expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint for document and version management.
• You are highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to track complex moving parts across multiple concurrent bids.
• You are a clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, comfortable interfacing with executives, technical SMEs, and contributors at all levels.
• You have a full understanding of Shipley Proposal Development or other proven proposal processes.
• You are eligible to obtain a security clearance.

SALARY RANGE: $115,000 - 147,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:




• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses