Hybrid: Strategic Proposal Lead for Complex Bids

Find Great People; Duncan (OK); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance

Remote opportunity considered for the适

Job summary

Find Great People is seeking a Proposal Manager to own complex, high-value pursuits from opportunity identification through contract award in a manufacturing environment.

You will partner with engineering, finance, operations, and leadership to develop winning strategies, build pricing models, and ensure compliant, compelling proposals, with a hybrid onsite work arrangement in Duncan, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; related field preferred.
• 5+ years in Proposal Management, Bid Management, Tender Management, Estimating, or Commercial Project Management.
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industrial, transportation or engineered products.
• Strong financial analysis and pricing experience; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex customer proposals from RFP through contract award.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact during the proposal process.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, finance, and leadership to develop winning solutions.
• Build pricing models and perform detailed cost, margin, and risk analysis.
• Develop proposal strategies, financial justifications, and executive review packages.
• Review customer specifications for technical and commercial compliance.
• Support contract negotiations and customer discussions.
• Manage multiple pursuits with schedule, quality, and accuracy; hand off to project teams after award.

Skills

Proposal management

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Cross-functional leadership

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Find Great People is seeking a Proposal Manager to own complex, high-value pursuits from opportunity identification through contract award in a manufacturing environment.

You will partner with engineering, finance, operations, and leadership to develop winning strategies, build pricing models, and ensure compliant, compelling proposals, with a hybrid onsite work arrangement in Duncan, SC.