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:
- 37 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).
