Proposal Manager 3 - Tysons, VA with Security Clearance

Overview M.C. Dean is seeking a highly motivated proposal manager to join our team in Tysons, Virginia. This position offers the career-minded individual the opportunity to be a team leader, supporting high profile proposals across multiple operating divisions and disciplines throughout the company. M.C. Dean provides large-scale systems and systems integration solutions for federal, defense and national security clients; state and local governments; and Fortune 100 technology, healthcare and industrial corporations. Responsibilities * Prepare and manage proposals from initial request to final proposal response * Review and analyze solicitation materials and ensure proposal compliance and responsiveness to client requirements and issues * Develop proposal artifacts including proposal plan, compliance matrices, outlines, storyboards, schedules, data calls, page allocation, themes, discriminators, etc. * Work with the capture manager to lead all critical milestones in the proposal process including kickoff, color reviews and working group meetings * Write and edit proposal content, and collaborate with the design team to develop graphics, tables and charts * Monitor and measure proposal progress and completion status * Coordinate and participate in final proposal production activities * Perform Peer Reviews and contribute to the process of continual improvement within the department * Mentor junior level proposal staff * Maintain the proposal knowledge management database Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in related field with 5-7 years of experience * Five (5) or more year's hands-on proposal management experience with federal government proposals * In-depth knowledge of how to analyze a solicitation and structure a proposal to be compliant, responsive, and competitive * Understanding of the Government contracting and procurement process * Understanding of the Business Development Lifecycle process * Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce a winning proposal * Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills, experience, and personalities * Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship Required Skills * Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Excellent time management, organization skills and attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desired Skills * Competency in MS SharePoint, GovWin and Adobe CS is a plus * APMP Foundational certification or above Abilities * Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. * Sitting for extended periods of time. * Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. * Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. * Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. * Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. * Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. * Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. * Identify and understand the speech of another person. CJ

Location: Tysons, Virginia, US

Posted Date: 8/22/2025