Job Description

CenCore is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the development of high-quality, compliant proposals for federal and defense opportunities. Reporting to the Director of Proposal Operations, you will manage proposals from kickoff to submission and coordinate capture, technical, pricing, contracts, and teaming partner contributors. Your work helps strengthen CenCore's win rate across a growing pipeline of work that supports national security missions. This is a remote, full-time role covering a range of opportunity types, including RFPs, RFQs, sources sought notices, and RFIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle for federal and DoD opportunities, including RFPs, RFQs, sources sought notices, and RFIs.
• Analyze solicitations and build compliance matrices, proposal outlines, and proposal schedules.
• Lead kickoff meetings, status calls, and color team reviews (Pink, Red, and Gold).
• Coordinate with capture managers, subject matter experts, pricing, contracts, and teaming partners to meet proposal deadlines.
• Write, edit, and refine technical, management, and past performance volumes.
• Ensure every submission is compliant, consistent, and delivered on time.
• Support teaming and subcontracting efforts, including gathering partner input and managing data calls.
• Manage proposal content in SharePoint and maintain a reusable content library.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement of proposal processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, English, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in federal proposal development, including at least 2 years managing proposals.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and the federal acquisition process.
• Proven ability to manage multiple proposals with competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience with DoD, Intelligence Community, or USACE proposals.
• Familiarity with construction, SCIF/ICD 705, or security services proposals.
• APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification.
• Experience with Shipley or similar proposal methodologies.

Skills / Competencies

• Excellent writing and editing.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Deadline and schedule management under pressure.
• Cross-functional coordination and meeting facilitation.
• Solicitation analysis and compliance tracking.
• Content management and knowledge reuse.
• Clear communication with internal teams and external partners.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Remote, full-time position based out of Utah. Qualified applicants located outside of Utah may be considered.
• Primarily computer-based work, including extended periods of reading, writing, and editing on screen.
• Regular virtual meetings, including kickoffs, status calls, and color team reviews.
• Extended or after-hours work may be required near proposal submission deadlines. This is periodic, not ongoing.
• Travel: Minimal, primarily occasional trips to Utah for business development meetings.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made, as required by law, to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Company Overview

At CenCore, we deliver security solutions that support critical national security missions. We specialize in designing, building, securing, and maintaining advanced technology environments at the intersection of emerging technology and national security. We are seeking a dependable professional to join our team in support of proposal development and business development operations.

Compensation Overview

• Pay range: $90,000 to $115,000 per year (annual salary).
• Other compensation: This position is not eligible for bonus, incentive pay, or other additional compensation.
• Professional development: Professional development and certification support is provided.
• Application deadline: November 23, 2026.

Eligible employees may enroll in company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits in accordance with plan terms and enrollment requirements. The company contributes toward employee healthcare premiums, subject to plan provisions. Employees are also eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, including employer matching contributions in accordance with plan guidelines and eligibility requirements. Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided in accordance with company policy, applicable contract requirements, and federal, state, and local laws. Benefit eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on position, location, and length of service. The company is committed to equitable pay practices and does not seek or rely on an applicant's wage history when making compensation decisions.

Benefits may be modified from time to time in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CenCore is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on merit and qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Minimum experience (years): 4

Travel (%): 10