Proposal Manager

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the end-to-end development of competitive proposals in the United States. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage content creation, and ensure timely submissions that meet client requirements.

Ideal candidates have 9+ years in proposal management or business development, strong writing/editing skills, and familiarity with government contracting processes. This full-time role offers growth and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in proposal management, business development, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Master's degree in Business, Communications, or related field (preferred).
• Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management (preferred).
• Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals (preferred).
• Familiarity with government contracting processes (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals (preferred).
• Current security clearance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal development from RFP analysis to submission.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and contributors to gather necessary information for proposal content.
• Provide leadership and direction to managers or professional staff.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet proposal requirements.
• Write, edit, and review proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate complex information into compelling proposals.
• Conduct thorough reviews to ensure proposals meet the highest quality standards.
• Implement best practices in proposal development to enhance overall quality and competitiveness.
• Interact with BD and Operations personnel to clarify requirements and address queries during the proposal development process.
• Foster positive relationships across teams through professional and effective communication.
• Contribute to maintaining a repository of proposal content, templates, and reusable materials to streamline future proposal development.

Skills

Proposal Management

Content Writing

Editing

RFP Analysis

Resource Allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Proposal management tools

Job description

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from initial RFP analysis to submission
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, writers, and contributors to gather necessary information for proposal content
• Provides leadership and direction to managers or professional staff
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines
• Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet proposal requirements
• Write, edit, and review proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate complex information into compelling proposals
• Conduct thorough reviews to ensure proposals meet the highest quality standards
• Implement best practices in proposal development to enhance overall quality and competitiveness
• Interact with BD and Operations personnel to clarify requirements and address queries during the proposal development process
• Foster positive relationships across teams through professional and effective communication
• Contribute to maintaining a repository of proposal content, templates, and reusable materials to streamline future proposal development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field
• Typically 9+ years of proven experience in proposal management, business development, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools
• Master's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field (preferred)
• Professional certifications in proposal management and/or project management (preferred)
• Experience in a similar industry or with complex technical proposals (preferred)
• Familiarity with government contracting processes (preferred)
• Demonstrated success in winning competitive proposals (preferred)
• Current security clearance (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading proposal development processes, ensuring compliance and quality while effectively managing resources and timelines. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for translating complex information into compelling proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Proposal Management
• Business Development
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Proposal Management Tools
• Government Contracting Processes

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Proposal Development
• RFP Analysis
• Content Writing
• Editing
• Reviewing
• Resource Allocation
• Quality Assurance
• Best Practices Implementation
• Proposal Scheduling
• Competitive Proposal Success

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Proposal Management Certification
• Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

• Complex Technical Proposals
• Security Clearance
• Proposal Content Repository
• Business Communications
• Proposal Templates