Proposal Manager

Solution One Industries, Inc (SOI) serves the Federal, State, Local and Prime sectors by delivering management, training and logistics experience to enhance the technical, logistics support, and service capability of its clients. SOI has been providing administrative and management support, including engineering services, document management, base and logistics support services support to the Department of Defense (DoD), State and Local Governments, other federal agencies and commercial enterprises for several years.

Solution One Industries, Inc. has earned the reputation for being one of the most respected government contractors in the country and abroad. Founded in Killeen, Texas in 2003, Solution One Industries, Inc. is consistently recognized for our service to our government clients and the local community. Among the many reasons for our continued success is our team of bright, dedicated professionals.

The work environment at Solution One Industries places a high value on family, hard work, community service, mutual respect, and the common goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. Simply put, our team members enjoy working toward the common goal of success, and we enjoy supporting their efforts. For opportunities in your area, check out our Careers page at www.1soi.com/careers.

Proposal Manager

About the Position:

The successful candidate will join a fast paced, dynamic business development team, facilitating, conducting and supporting business development and market strategy activities across Solution One's capability portfolio, building strong customer relationships with Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Federal, State and commercial customers and influencers, leading Solution One Industries capture efforts in established, new, and emerging markets working in and through a cross functional team.

Proposal Managers often work under tight deadlines and may be responsible for managing large, complex proposals that involve multiple teams and stakeholders. To succeed in this role, they need to be able to multitask, meet deadlines, and have strong communication skills. They should also have knowledge of marketing principles, a client-first mindset, proficiency with Microsoft Office, attention to detail, and excellent research skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage full-lifecycle proposal efforts (RFIs, RFPs, Task Orders, etc.) for federal and defense contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency-specific requirements.
• Analyze and interpret Draft RFP and Final RFP documents to develop compliant proposal artifacts such as compliance matrices, storyboards, and volume templates.
• Serve as Proposal Lead on complex bids, including IDIQs, GWACs, and agency-specific contracts, overseeing all phases from kickoff to final submission.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including capture, business development, technical SMEs, pricing, and contracts to develop compelling, complaint, and winning proposals.
• Facilitate proposal development activities, including kick-off meetings, writing assignments, color team reviews, and final production, ensuring adherence to schedule and quality standards.
• Mentor and supervise proposal team members, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and reporting progress to executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, templates, and tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality across all submissions.
• Champion continuous process improvement, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance proposal development workflows and team collaboration.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred
• Formal APMP and/or Shipley training preferred
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

• Demonstrate technical writing skills and create research papers that adhere to industry standards.

• A highly-collaborative, flexible, teamwork-oriented working style
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage competing priorities effectively
• A positive attitude and an excitement for learning

• Ability to work independently or with a team.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years in a related field is required

• 5+ years of full-time work experience in U.S. Government Contracting
• 2+ years CRM management experience, Salesforce experience a plus

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Work Location: HQ Office in Killeen, TX or Lexington, KY

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Solution One is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Solution One is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Solution One maintains a drug-free workplace and performs post-offer substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Solution One is an E-Verify Employer.

Solution One Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Killeen, TX, USA
• Lexington, KY, USA