Proposal Manager

Horne International; Ridgeland (MS); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking professional services firm that empowers its team members to serve clients with empathy and clarity. As a Proposal Manager, you will lead the proposal development process, coordinating with various teams to create compelling proposals that align with client needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your project management and communication skills while contributing to a culture that values collaboration and innovation. With a focus on personal development and wellness, you'll thrive in an environment that celebrates successes and fosters strong relationships. Take the next step in your career with a team dedicated to making a difference.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in proposal/bid response work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal development process and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data.

Skills

Project Management

Proposal Development

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Research Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Gulfport, MS
1404 24th Avenue
Suite 100
Gulfport, MS 39501, USA

Gulfport, MS
1404 24th Avenue
Suite 100
Gulfport, MS 39501, USA

Starkville, MS (remote)
100 Research Boulevard
Suite 213
Starkville, MS 39759, USA

Starkville, MS (remote)
100 Research Boulevard
Suite 213
Starkville, MS 39759, USA

Vancleave, MS (remote)
7016 Jim Ramsey Road
Vancleave, MS 39565, USA

Vancleave, MS (remote)
7016 Jim Ramsey Road
Vancleave, MS 39565, USA

Foley, AL
200 East Laurel Ave
Foley, AL 36535, USA

Foley, AL
200 East Laurel Ave
Foley, AL 36535, USA

Gainesville, GA (remote)
5005 Chestatee Heights Rd
Gainsville, GA 30506, USA

Gainesville, GA (remote)
5005 Chestatee Heights Rd
Gainsville, GA 30506, USA

Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA, USA

Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA, USA

Milton, GA (remote)
900 Hopewell Place Drive
Milton, GA 30004, USA

Milton, GA (remote)
900 Hopewell Place Drive
Milton, GA 30004, USA

Fayetteville, GA (remote)
625 Keystone Court
Fayetteville, GA 30215, USA

Fayetteville, GA (remote)
625 Keystone Court
Fayetteville, GA 30215, USA

Havana, FL (remote)
2186 FL GA Hwy
Havana, FL 32333, USA

Havana, FL (remote)
2186 FL GA Hwy
Havana, FL 32333, USA

Miramar, FL
8121 SW 24th Place
Miramar, FL 33025, USA

Miramar, FL
8121 SW 24th Place
Miramar, FL 33025, USA

Titusville, FL
1180 Knox McRae Dr
Titusville, FL 32780, USA

Titusville, FL
1180 Knox McRae Dr
Titusville, FL 32780, USA

Thibodaux, LA (remote)
153 Lake Howard Ave
Thibodaux, LA 70301, USA

Thibodaux, LA (remote)
153 Lake Howard Ave
Thibodaux, LA 70301, USA

Memphis, TN
6070 Poplar Avenue
Suite 350
Memphis, TN 38119, USA

Memphis, TN
6070 Poplar Avenue
Suite 350
Memphis, TN 38119, USA

Knoxville, TN (Remote)
602 Idlewood Drive
Unit C
Knoxville, TN 37923, USA

Knoxville, TN (Remote)
602 Idlewood Drive
Unit C
Knoxville, TN 37923, USA

Smyrna, TN (remote)
713 Wildwood Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167, USA

Smyrna, TN (remote)
713 Wildwood Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167, USA

North Charleston, SC
8180 S Antler Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406, USA

North Charleston, SC
8180 S Antler Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406, USA

Aurora, NC (remote)
24034 NC HWY 33 East
Aurora, NC 27806, USA

Aurora, NC (remote)
24034 NC HWY 33 East
Aurora, NC 27806, USA

Sanford, NC
331 Treeline Drive
Sanford, NC 27330, USA

Sanford, NC
331 Treeline Drive
Sanford, NC 27330, USA

Houston, TX
2100 Space Park Drive
Suite 104
Houston, TX 77058, USA

Houston, TX
2100 Space Park Drive
Suite 104
Houston, TX 77058, USA

Galveston, TX
722 Moody Avenue
Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Galveston, TX
722 Moody Avenue
Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Corpus Christi, TX
330 Opportunity Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78505, USA

Corpus Christi, TX
330 Opportunity Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78505, USA

Chicago, IL (remote)
3001 S Michigan Ave
Unit 806
Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Chicago, IL (remote)
3001 S Michigan Ave
Unit 806
Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Barrington, IL (remote)
235 S Glendale Ave
Barrington, IL 60010, USA

Barrington, IL (remote)
235 S Glendale Ave
Barrington, IL 60010, USA

Tulsa, OK (remote)
2829 S 104th East Ave
Tulsa, OK 74129, USA

Tulsa, OK (remote)
2829 S 104th East Ave
Tulsa, OK 74129, USA

Del City, OK (remote)
3921 SE 14th Street
Del City, OK 73115, USA

Del City, OK (remote)
3921 SE 14th Street
Del City, OK 73115, USA

Fargo, ND (remote)
5000 28th Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Fargo, ND (remote)
5000 28th Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58104, USA

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. We empower team members to serve their clients and communities with empathy, urgency and clarity. Our industry experts guide clients through uncertainty to reveal opportunity and cultivate potential.

A Proposal Manager is responsible for managing the proposal development process, including coordinating with various teams to gather necessary information, writing and editing proposal content, ensuring compliance with requirements, and managing the submission process. They may also assist in developing proposal strategies, conducting research, and maintaining proposal databases. This role requires strong communication, organization, and project management skills.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Responsible for coordinating various aspects of proposal preparation to ensure that all parts are completed and produced for submission within the set timeframe.
• Ensures that documents are secure and in keeping with company standards.
• May involve evaluating and clarifying client requests prior to submission and participating in pre-proposal meetings.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, finance, legal, operations) to gather accurate data and compelling content.
• Develops standardized templates, tools, and best practices for proposal development to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Conducts post-submission debriefs and win/loss analysis to drive continuous improvement in proposal quality and success rates.
• Maintains a content library of reusable proposal components and ensures all materials are up to date and aligned with brand standards.
• Stays informed on industry trends, competitors, and client needs to tailor proposals effectively.
• May contribute to pricing strategy, bid compliance, and risk identification as part of proposal development.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.

Work Requirements

Employment with HORNE is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the firm’s employment screening process. This may include a public source background inquiry, employment credit check, criminal history, drug screen, motor vehicle report, education/credential verification, employment history, or any other relevant reports as required for the position.

Work Environment
Position may be performed onsite, hybrid or remotely. Team Members approved for hybrid or remote work must meet environmental and connectivity requirements per policy standards.

Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Travel Requirements
Anticipated travel is less than 10% annually, according to business needs

Language Requirements
No Language Requirements

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in United States and able to submit required supporting documentation

Required Education and Experience

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 3 to 6 years of experience
• 1-2+ years of experience in proposal/bid response work with an understanding of proposal processes
• Moderate level proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) with the ability to insert complex graphics, create formatted documents quickly, sort and filter information effectively, and schedule meetings across multiple calendars
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, including Form creation and completion, Comment incorporation, and file merging
• Performs work under minimal supervision
• Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Ability to foster relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of professionals in a teamwork manner

Preferred Education and Experience

• B.S. or B.A. in Business Administration, Journalism, Public Relations, Information Systems and Decision Sciences or English
• Ability to think creatively offering ideas on how to present information and showcase it in a visually appealing way in the proposal documents, presentations, and other printed materials
• Ability to perform technical editing for grammar and readability of documents prior to publishing
• Ability to manage complex document requirements, showcasing attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with working hours by potentially working nights, weekends, and holidays on occasion to meet proposal deadlines
• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.
• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!

HORNE does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. HORNE will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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