Remote Senior Government Proposals Lead

Maximus; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

401K Retirement Savings with company-m

Unlimited Time Off

Wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams for U.S. State and Local Government bids. You will guide executives, coordinate the full lifecycle from RFP analysis to delivery, and ensure compliant, winning responses.

The role is an individual contributor, fully remote with about 10% travel. Competitive compensation and a broad benefits package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of experience managing U.S. State and Local Government proposals.
• Experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including creating proposal outlines.
• Diverse proposal background across multiple subject areas.
• Advanced proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, highly detailed projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple proposal projects and ensure strategic alignment with business goals.
• Develop high-level proposal strategies and win themes.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Lead and manage the proposal development process for high-value and complex projects.
• Interpret and analyze RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs to determine requirements and strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive proposals.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts ensuring clarity and compliance.

Skills

Proposal management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams for U.S. State and Local Government bids. You will guide executives, coordinate the full lifecycle from RFP analysis to delivery, and ensure compliant, winning responses.

The role is an individual contributor, fully remote with about 10% travel. Competitive compensation and a broad benefits package accompany this opportunity.