Job Title: Proposal Manager SLED (IT Services)
Location: Gurugram (Onsite / Remote)
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Timings: US EST Time zone (6PM IST - 3AM IST)- Some flexibility can be provided
About Us
At Serigor Inc, we are a leading provider of innovative IT services and technology solutions to U.S. public sector clients. As a growing Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and CMMI Level 3 organization, we support mission-critical initiatives across government agencies through digital transformation, cloud solutions, and enterprise technology services. Our commitment to quality, compliance, and customer success drives our continued growth in the public sector market.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Proposal Manager SLED (State, Local, and Education) to lead and manage the development of high-quality, compliant proposals focused on IT services opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience managing RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses for IT services contracts and working closely with business development, solution architects, and technical teams to create compelling proposals. This role will support the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity qualification through submission.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Management
- Manage end-to-end proposal development for SLED IT services opportunities.
- Analyze RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements and develop compliance matrices.
- Create proposal outlines, schedules, and submission plans.
- Ensure proposals fully comply with solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria.
Proposal Writing (Hands-On)
- Serve as a hands-on proposal writer for key sections including executive summaries, technical approaches, management plans, and solution narratives.
- Translate complex IT services solutions into clear, compelling, and evaluator-focused proposal content.
- Collaborate with solution architects, SMEs, and leadership to develop strong win themes and messaging.
- Ensure proposal responses clearly highlight value propositions, differentiators, and client benefits.
- Review, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance.
Proposal Development
- Write and edit proposal sections including executive summaries, technical approaches, management plans, and solution narratives.
- Work with solution architects and technical SMEs to translate complex IT solutions into clear proposal messaging.
- Ensure proposals highlight value propositions, differentiators, and client benefits.
Proposal Coordination
- Lead proposal review cycles including Pink, Red, and Final reviews.
- Coordinate with technical teams, leadership, and pricing teams during proposal development.
- Maintain document version control and ensure timely submission of proposals.
Content & Knowledge Management
- Maintain proposal libraries, reusable content, templates, and best practices.
- Support development of win themes and solution messaging aligned with client requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes and documentation.
Required Qualifications
- 5-12 years of experience only in government proposal management focused on IT services.
- Proven hands-on proposal writing experience, including drafting executive summaries, technical approaches, and management sections for government solicitations.
- Experience responding to State, Local, and Education (SLED) solicitations.
- Strong experience managing RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses.
- Excellent technical writing, editing, and documentation skills.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven proposal environment.
- Strong understanding of proposal compliance and evaluation criteria.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting proposals for IT consulting, digital transformation, cloud, data, or enterprise technology solutions.
- Familiarity with public sector procurement processes.
- Experience using proposal tools such as SharePoint, Loopio, or GovWin.
- Exposure to large multi-state or statewide IT contracts.
Core Competencies
- Government Proposal Management
- IT Services Proposal Writing
- SLED Procurement Knowledge
- Proposal Compliance & Review Management
- Technical Documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Deadline-Driven Execution
