Proposal Manager and Federal Civilian Proposal Team Lead
AECOM
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Location
Remote (US)
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
- Lead and manage large, complex federal proposal pursuits from capture through interview, ensuring compliant, high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with regional and business line teams on priority pursuits, including pre-positioning, RFQ/RFP responses, and shortlist interviews.
- Foster a culture of communication and collaboration, mentoring and coaching proposal team members to drive cross-skilling and upskilling.
- Monitor must-win pursuits, facilitate color team reviews, and apply lessons learned to improve proposal quality.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role directly contributes to AECOM's mission of delivering infrastructure that improves communities and the environment by securing federal contracts that enable critical projects to move forward.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Proven experience as a Proposal Manager in the federal market, with a track record of leading complex, must-win pursuits.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience crafting executive summaries and non-technical proposal sections.
- Deep understanding of federal proposal processes, including capture planning, compliance, and color team reviews.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Flexible remote work schedule; competitive compensation and benefits package; opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects.
About
Inside AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that designs, builds, and operates projects that positively impact communities and the environment.