[Hiring] Proposal Operations Manager @Leisnoi

Role Description

Leisnoi Government Services, LLC (LGS), an Alaska Native Owned Corporation dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our federal clients and Alaska Native Shareholders, is seeking a mission-critical role for a Proposal Operations Manager that sits at the intersection of strategic process management and tactical content execution. In this position, you will be the driving force behind our proposal operations, directly impacting our corporate growth, win rates, and market expansion. The ideal candidate must possess the agility to seamlessly pivot between orchestrating the comprehensive proposal lifecycle and diving deep into hands-on writing, editing, and formatting. If you are a relentless, detail-oriented leader who thrives under the pressure of federal deadlines and possesses a deep understanding of government procurement, we invite you to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-7+ years of progressive experience directly managing and writing proposals in the federal government contracting (GovCon) sector.
• Deep, practical knowledge of the Shipley Associates Proposal Guide (or equivalent industry best-practice methodology).
• Strong working comprehension of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the standard federal procurement lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field (equivalent professional experience may be substituted).
• A proven track record of managing complex, multi-volume federal bids (e.g., IDIQs, GWACs, task orders) resulting in competitive awards.

Requirements

• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to establish and execute the Leisnoi Proposal Process.
• Lead the complete proposal lifecycle from pre-RFP planning and strategy development through post-submission activities, ensuring absolute adherence to solicitation requirements.
• Deconstruct complex RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs to develop rigorous compliance matrices, detailed proposal outlines, and responsive bid strategies. Ensure 100% compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce strict proposal schedules. Coordinate inputs from cross-functional teams, including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), pricing analysts, partners, and executive leadership, to ensure milestones are met without exception.
• Facilitate and manage structured milestone reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, White Glove) adhering to Shipley-based methodologies. Synthesize feedback and implement recovery plans to elevate proposal maturity and competitiveness.
• Manage partner data calls, teaming agreements, and subcontractor inputs, ensuring all external contributions align with Leisnoi Government Services’ win strategy and compliance standards.
• Work with external consultant resources as needed and ensure their integration in the Proposal Management Process.
• Translate highly technical and complex concepts provided by SMEs into clear, compelling, and persuasive proposal narratives that clearly articulate our value proposition and win themes.
• Perform rigorous copyediting and substantive editing to ensure consistency, clarity, and a seamless "one-voice" flow across multi-author documents.
• Execute high-level document formatting, ensuring meticulous adherence to strict RFP font, margin, page count, and layout constraints.
• Collaborate closely with graphic designers (or independently conceptualize graphics) to develop impactful visual aids, flowcharts, and organizational charts that effectively complement the written narrative.
• Cultivate, update, and maintain a centralized repository of reusable proposal content, boilerplate text, past performance citations, and corporate resumes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based incentives and commission structure tied to contract wins.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Unique opportunities for personal growth and meaningful community impact as part of an ANC.

Company Description

Leisnoi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Leisnoi considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Leisnoi Corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to Leisnoi Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.