Manager, Proposals

Jobgether; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Cross-functional exposure

Public-sector focus

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Manager of Proposals in the United States. You will lead end-to-end proposals for municipal and government clients, translating complex content into clear, persuasive responses.

Expect close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Product, Finance, Marketing, SMEs and leadership to deliver high-quality, compliant submissions. You will drive proposal strategy, maintain win/loss insights, and train Sales teams on processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end proposal development for RFPs, RFQs, RFIs in gov/public sector.
• Clear, persuasive content writing with tight deadlines.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of customized responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs from municipal and government agency clients.
• Write, edit, proofread and refine proposal content for clarity, persuasiveness, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams to develop technical, management, and program content.
• Partner with Marketing to refine content and develop reusable materials.
• Manage multiple concurrent proposals through full lifecycle with strong project management and QA.
• Establish target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approvals, and final submission.
• Monitor proposal workflows in Monday.com and ensure compliance with bid processes.
• Serve as final quality checkpoint for accuracy, consistency, brand alignment, and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop win strategies reflected in submissions.
• Maintain competitive win/loss information to strengthen future strategy.
• Train Sales teams on proposal processes and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve proposal workflows and lead efficiency initiatives.
• Support special projects to improve departmental efficiency.

Skills

Proposal management

Technical writing

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Monday.com

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Monday.com

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Proposals based in United States.

This role leads the end-to-end proposal development process for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs from municipal and government agency clients.

You will combine strong writing and editing expertise with disciplined project management to deliver accurate, persuasive, and timely proposals.

The position requires close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Product, Finance, Marketing, subject matter experts, and corporate leadership.

You will translate complex technical and program information into clear content tailored to different audiences, markets, and program implementations.

A key part of the role is ensuring every submission meets quality, brand, compliance, and professional standards before delivery.

You will also contribute to proposal strategy, competitive win/loss analysis, training, and continuous improvements to the proposal process.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-volume proposal function while improving how teams collaborate and compete for public-sector opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of customized responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs from municipal and government agency clients.
• Write, edit, proofread, and refine proposal content to ensure it is clear, persuasive, accurate, and appropriate for audiences ranging from novice to expert.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to develop technical, management, and program content for written responses.
• Partner with Marketing to refine existing content and develop reusable proposal materials aligned with organizational standards.
• Manage multiple concurrent proposals throughout the full lifecycle, maintaining strong project management, prioritization, and quality assurance.
• Establish target dates and priorities for information gathering, writing, review, approvals, and final submission to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Monitor proposal workflows in Monday.com and ensure established RFP and government bid processes are followed consistently.
• Serve as the final quality checkpoint, verifying accuracy, consistency, professionalism, brand alignment, and compliance across proposal documentation.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership to develop proposal win strategies and ensure those strategies are reflected throughout each submission.
• Maintain competitive win/loss information and use insights to strengthen future proposal strategy and positioning.
• Train Sales teams on proposal processes, timelines, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve proposal workflows and lead initiatives that create a more effective experience for internal stakeholders.
• Support special projects and other initiatives that contribute to overall departmental efficiency.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in proposal management, technical writing, RFP response, or a related field, ideally within B2B, government, or public-sector environments.
• Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and proofread clear, persuasive, audience-specific content while working under tight deadlines.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent proposals with strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills and experience working with subject matter experts, Sales teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to accuracy, consistency, quality, and brand compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Monday.com or comparable project management platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience responding to government or municipal RFPs, RFQs, or RFIs is a plus.
• Background in automated traffic enforcement, public safety technology, or GovTech is advantageous.
• APMP certification or formal proposal management training is a plus.
• Experience maintaining competitive win/loss databases or knowledge libraries is beneficial.
• Familiarity with sales enablement or CRM platforms is advantageous.

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employment.
• Opportunity to lead a high-volume proposal function supporting municipal and government opportunities.
• Cross-functional exposure across Sales, Operations, Product, Finance, Marketing, and corporate leadership.
• Opportunity to influence proposal strategy, process improvement, and competitive positioning.
• Professional development through proposal training, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Opportunity to contribute to technology and public-sector initiatives focused on traffic management and safety.