Remote Senior Government Proposals Manager

Maximus; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams and coordinate with senior leaders to plan and deliver responsive, compelling proposals for U.S. State and Local Government clients.

The role is fully remote with about 10% travel. You will coach other proposal managers, manage the full lifecycle, and drive bid strategy, messaging, and win themes to produce winning proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7 years of professional experience required.
• 15+ years of experience managing U.S. State and Local Government proposals.
• Proven experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including outlines.
• Diverse proposal background across multiple subject areas.
• Advanced proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 the proposal development process for high-value and complex projects.
• Interpret RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs to determine requirements and strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive proposals.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts for clarity and compliance.
• Develop executive summaries and other key sections highlighting strengths.
• Coordinate final production processes and submission, including post submission activities.

Skills

Proposal management

Team leadership

RFP analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Bid strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams and coordinate with senior leaders to plan and deliver responsive, compelling proposals for U.S. State and Local Government clients.

The role is fully remote with about 10% travel. You will coach other proposal managers, manage the full lifecycle, and drive bid strategy, messaging, and win themes to produce winning proposals.