Remote Proposal Manager: Strategy & Wins

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

Job summary

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of winning proposals that drive our national growth strategy. You will support pursuits across diverse markets and manage the full proposal lifecycle with cross-functional collaboration.

Our Marketing team values initiative, creativity, and teamwork as we shape win themes and client-focused messaging. You will write, edit, and format persuasive proposals and executive summaries while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• “5+ years of progressive proposal management experience in the A/E/C industry or related professional services.”
• “Proven experience leading large, complex, or multidisciplinary proposals.”
• “Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.”
• “Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Adobe Pro, InDesign, and Photoshop preferred.”
• “Experience with NetSuite, OpenAsset, or similar CRM/proposal systems desirable.”
• “APMP Foundation/Practitioner or CPSM certification is desirable.”
• “Experience with public-sector and federal proposals a plus.”
• “Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.”

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of major proposals and qualifications submissions.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape pursuit strategies, 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 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

Writing

Editing

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (English/Journalism/Communications/Marketing/Business)

Tools

NetSuite

OpenAsset

Adobe Pro

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of winning proposals that drive our national growth strategy. You will support pursuits across diverse markets and manage the full proposal lifecycle with cross-functional collaboration.

Our Marketing team values initiative, creativity, and teamwork as we shape win themes and client-focused messaging. You will write, edit, and format persuasive proposals and executive summaries while ensuring compliance with