Remote Proposal Lead - Strategy, Win Themes & Growth

PMA Consultants LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Consultants seeks an experienced Proposal Manager to lead winning proposals across capital improvement programs, transportation, energy, and public sector markets. You will manage the full proposal lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape pursuit strategies.

The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic development requiring strong writing, editing, and project-management skills. Our team values initiative, teamwork, and delivering persuasive, high-quality proposals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive proposal management in A/E/C or related professional services.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary proposals.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Adobe Pro, InDesign, Photoshop preferred.
• APMP CPSM or similar certification desirable.
• Experience with public-sector/federal proposals a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of major proposals and qualifications submissions.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape pursuit strategies, including win themes, differentiators, and client-focused messaging.
• Write, edit, and format persuasive proposal content and executive summaries tailored to client priorities.
• Ensure proposals comply with requirements, meet branding standards, and pass quality reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams, including kickoff, review, and debrief meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal-related inquiries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain proposal tools, templates, and graphics to support efficient proposal delivery.
• Assist in go/no-go decisions and support market research, client analysis, and competitor insights.

Skills

Proposal Management

Technical Writing

Cross-functional Leadership

MS Office

Public Sector Proposals

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

OpenAsset

CRM systems

Job description

PMA Consultants seeks an experienced Proposal Manager to lead winning proposals across capital improvement programs, transportation, energy, and public sector markets. You will manage the full proposal lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape pursuit strategies.

The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic development requiring strong writing, editing, and project-management skills. Our team values initiative, teamwork, and delivering persuasive, high-quality proposals.