Senior Proposal Manager and Writer (Federal Gov Con)

Reports to: Director of Operations

MUST be a US Citizen

MUST be able to obtain TS/SCI

The Opportunity:

Essnova is searching for a seasoned Senior Proposal Manager and Writer who can own multiple complex bids end-to-end, shape winning strategies. You will work directly with award winning executive leadership, gaining mentorship and visibility while driving pivotal wins. We operate in a hypergrowth, highly agile environment and if rapid iteration, tight deadlines, and decisive execution energize you, this role will feel like home.

About Essnova

Essnova Solutions is a technology-focused federal contractor specializing in digital transformation, GIS/Geospatial technologies, Customer Experience, AI/ML, mission support, environmental services, and data-driven modernization. We also provide systems integration and ITVAR solutions to both governmental and commercial organizations. We integrate cutting-edge platforms and deliver outcomes that matter across defense, civilian, health, and intelligence agencies.

Industry Accolades

• Financial Times and Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies (six consecutive years)
• SBA “Small Businessperson of the Year” and USDA “Small Business of the Year” awards

Our mission is to unite exceptionalism to craft history. We cultivate a culture rooted in speed, ownership, and innovation—empowering teammates to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into contract wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands on technical & management narrative development—craft compelling sections that showcase Essnova’s core capabilities in AI, mission support, environmental services, and data modernization.
• Full lifecycle proposal ownership—drive the Shipley style process from RFP analysis and kickoff through compliant, on time submission across 7–10 concurrent pursuits.
• Win strategy leadership—extract differentiators from SMEs, create crisp win themes, and align every section to evaluation criteria.
• AI powered efficiency—leverage HubSpot, GovWin, SharePoint, and generative AI/RAG platforms to accelerate cycles and sharpen content.
• Bid/no bid guidance—deliver rapid gap, risk, and Pwin analyses that inform executive decisions.
• Team coordination—lead internal SMEs, program managers, contracts/pricing specialists, and external teaming partners; orchestrate color team reviews; and switch fluidly between Proposal Manager and Proposal Developer roles as volume dictates.
• Continuous improvement—own and evolve compliance matrices, pricing narratives, graphics briefs, and playbooks so our pursuit engine scales effortlessly.
• After hours commitment—support proposal development outside standard business hours when deadlines require.

How to Apply

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What You Bring

• Expert level proposal skill set—10+ years of hands-on federal proposal development and management with a strong personal win record across technical, management, and pricing volumes.
• Experience with multiple contracting vehicles and portals—must have hands on experience working with multiple contracting vehicles including GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG, eFAST, OASIS+, STARS III, sam.gov and others.
• Exceptional writing ability—clear, concise, persuasive prose that captures Essnova’s offerings.
• AI & LLM fluency—working knowledge of generative AI concepts and hands-on experience with AI driven proposal tools.
• Collaboration superpowers—track record of guiding internal teams and external partners to deliver winning content on schedule.
• Microsoft Suite mastery—expert proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint for version control and collaborative development.
• Agile multitasking—ability to juggle multiple simultaneous bids and pivot between Proposal Developer and Proposal Manager responsibilities.
• Process discipline—strict adherence to CMMI and ISO certified SOPs without deviation or repeated reminders.
• Data driven mindset—comfort using metrics to drive continuous improvement in a high performance culture.
• Clear communicator—articulate complex ideas succinctly in both written and verbal formats.
• Ownership mentality—cradle-to-grave responsibility for proposal quality, compliance, and submission.

Why Essnova

• Accelerated career path—as a fast growing small business, Essnova offers an unparalleled runway free of big company silos. You’ll stretch beyond a narrow role, expand your capabilities, and rise rapidly toward Proposal Manager, Capture Lead, or director- level positions while directly shaping our success story.
• Mission focused impact—drive proposals that advance critical federal missions and public service outcomes.
• Executive access—work side-by-side with our award-winning leadership team.
• Cutting edge toolset—use the latest AI, LLM powered automation, analytics, and collaboration platforms—technology usually reserved for billion-dollar primes—without the red tape.
• Putting people first with benefits—competitive base salary, performance bonuses, 100 % employer paid health/vision/dental, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and federal holidays.
• A culture driven by value—speed, innovation, extreme ownership, and plentiful resources for high performers.