Proposal Manager

Job Description

Job Title – Proposal Manager (Mid to Senior) Location - Gurugram (Remote) Job Type - Full Time Serigor Inc is a Maryland based, CMMI L3, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in IT Services, IT Staff Augmentation, Government Solutions and Global Delivery. Founded in 2009, we are a leading IT services firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help US government agencies and Fortune 500 companies confidently face the future while increasing the efficiency of their current operations. Please Note: This role requires overall 4+ years of work experience in Pre-sales (IT industry). MUST be able to do end to end proposal Writing for US State, Federal & Local RFP’s MUST be available to work in US EST time zone (7 PM IST to 4 AM IST) This is 100% REMOTE / Work from Home opportunity. Job Overview: The Proposal Writer/Manager leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the Proposal Development Lifecycle (hands on end-to-end proposal management) The Proposal Writer/Manager MUST be hands-on-writing proposals with demonstrated skills and experience in writing exceptionally high quality proposals. The Proposal Writer/Manager is responsible for managing the Proposal Processes to produce 100% compliant and compelling proposals. The Proposal Writer/Manager provides Subject Matter expertise, guidance, and assistance to Proposal Managers, Proposal Writers, and Proposal Team Members. The Proposal Writer/Manager MUST demonstrate skills and abilities in both writing and managing proposals for Federal and State Government Agencies. State experience is required and a four-year degree in a related field is preferred. Key Responsibilities: Proposal Management: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of proposals, including kick-off, content development, reviews, revisions, and submission. Interpret and analyze RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to develop compliant, responsive, and compelling proposals. Develop and manage detailed proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices. Proposal Writing & Content Development: Draft, edit, and customize technical narratives, management approaches, staffing plans, past performance, and resumes. Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content aligned to government standards. Maintain and update a reusable content library, including templates, past performance blurbs, and bios. Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with business development, technical SMEs, recruiters, pricing teams, and executive leadership to gather and integrate inputs. Organize and lead internal proposal meetings, including kick-offs, status updates, and color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold). Coordinate with graphic designers (as needed) to ensure visual elements support the proposal story. Compliance & Submission: Ensure proposals meet all solicitation requirements (per FAR/DFARS or state procurement rules). Manage on-time submission via government portals (e.g., SAM.gov, FedConnect, eVA, NYS Contract Reporter, etc.). Archive all proposal documents and maintain audit-ready records. Post-Submission Activities: Support debriefs, protests, and clarification responses as needed. Conduct win/loss analyses and contribute to continuous process improvement. Required Qualifications: 3–7 years of experience managing and writing U.S. public sector proposals, preferably in IT services and IT staffing. .Deep familiarity with federal and/or state procurement processes and portals. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and collaboration tools like SharePoint or Google Drive. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, GSA Schedules, or state contracting vehicles. Experience using proposal automation tools (e.g., RFPIO, Loopio, Qvidian). Understanding of Agile, DevOps, cybersecurity, and/or cloud technologies terminology (a plus for IT services proposals). Show more Show less