Proposal Manager

Who we are:

Raft (https://teamraft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

We're looking for an experienced Proposal Manager to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a game-changing organization where we put our customers and people first.

About the role:

The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing responses to RFP's, RFI's, RFQ's, and SOW's under the direction of the Chief Growth Officer. The Proposal Manager develops responses incorporating brand standards, facilitates proposal review processes, creates final responses, and tracks potential opportunities through a variety of procurement sites. The Proposal Manager must be passionate about process improvement, clear communication, and committed to proposal excellence and success.

What we are looking for:

• 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.

Highly preferred:

• 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

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with preference given to candidates with favorably adjudicated Polygraph

Salary Range:

• $110,000 - $140,000
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

Work Type:

• Remote - with preference to candidates based in the DC Metro area
• May require up to 10% travel

What we will offer you:

• 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
• And More!

Our Vision Statement:

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.

Our Customer Obsession:

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there?

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.

Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.