Senior Proposal Development Manager
Arcfield
Chantilly, VA · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.
Responsibilities
Arcfield has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Proposal Development Manager.
Serves as a senior proposal subject matter expert, supporting the development and revision of proposals from conception to completion.
Manages the overall proposal development process to meet internal and government milestones.
Works with Growth and Account staff to define & incorporate win strategies, themes, and discriminators.
Reviews and interprets RFP requirements and generates outlines and compliance matrices to guide proposal team in planning and generating compliant proposal content.
Champions delivery of fully compliant proposals.
Develops schedules and identifies resources.
Coordinates activities of functional support staff (e.g., subcontracts, pricing, contracts, etc.).
Establishes and coordinates proposal reviews.
Follows and provides input on proposal policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and functional performance standards.
Reports proposal status to company leadership.
Qualifications
BS 12-15 Years, MS 10-13, PhD 10+
Minimum 4 years of management experience
Understanding of the Shipley Proposal Process
Must possess and have the ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
Equal Pay Act
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
Min: $122,992.13 Max: $213,859.45 EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
Arcfield has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Proposal Development Manager.
Serves as a senior proposal subject matter expert, supporting the development and revision of proposals from conception to completion.
Manages the overall proposal development process to meet internal and government milestones.
Works with Growth and Account staff to define & incorporate win strategies, themes, and discriminators.
Reviews and interprets RFP requirements and generates outlines and compliance matrices to guide proposal team in planning and generating compliant proposal content.
Champions delivery of fully compliant proposals.
Develops schedules and identifies resources.
Coordinates activities of functional support staff (e.g., subcontracts, pricing, contracts, etc.).
Establishes and coordinates proposal reviews.
Follows and provides input on proposal policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and functional performance standards.
Reports proposal status to company leadership.
BS 12-15 Years, MS 10-13, PhD 10+
Minimum 4 years of management experience
Understanding of the Shipley Proposal Process
Must possess and have the ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access