Remote Proposal Manager — Lead Winning Proposals

PMA Consultants Careers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,544 - 101,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Time off with pay

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of winning proposals that drive our national growth. You will manage the full proposal lifecycle, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, shape pursuit strategies, and ensure high‑quality, client‑focused content.

This role blends hands‑on leadership with business development insight and offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive proposal management experience within the A/E/C industry or related professional services.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex, or multidisciplinary proposals.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required; experience with Adobe Pro, InDesign, and Photoshop is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite, OpenAsset, or similar CRM/proposal management systems is desirable.
• APMP Foundation/Practitioner or CPSM certification is desirable.
• Experience with public-sector and federal proposals (e.g., DOTs, GSA, municipalities) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of major proposals and qualifications submissions, including competitive and multi-disciplinary pursuits.
• 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.
• Partner with Operations and Client Managers to maintain and organize reusable content, resumes, and project sheets.
• Develop and maintain proposal tools, templates, and graphics to support efficient proposal delivery.
• Assist in developing presentations and preparing teams for client interviews.
• Participate in go/no‑go decision processes and support market research, client analysis, and competitor insights.
• Monitor industry trends and professional organizations to identify relevant events and opportunities for PMA participation.
• Contribute to broader marketing initiatives, including social media, content creation, and event support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proposal management

Leadership

Writing

MS Office

Adobe Pro

InDesign

Photoshop

NetSuite

OpenAsset

CRM systems

APMP CPSM (desirable)

Federal proposals

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Pro

InDesign

Photoshop

NetSuite

OpenAsset

Job description

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of winning proposals that drive our national growth. You will manage the full proposal lifecycle, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, shape pursuit strategies, and ensure high‑quality, client‑focused content.

This role blends hands‑on leadership with business development insight and offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture.