Remote Senior Government Proposals Strategist

Maximus; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

401K Retirement Savings plan

Unlimited Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams and collaborate with executives to craft compelling responses for U.S. State and Local Government clients.

The role guides the full proposal lifecycle from RFP analysis to post-submission support, with a focus on compliant, winning proposals. This is a fully remote role with about 10% travel; it requires 15+ years managing state/local proposals and strong MS Office/SharePoint skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing U.S. State and Local Government proposals.
• Proven experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including outlining.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional coordination.

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 projects.
• Interpret RFPs/RFQs/IFBs to determine requirements and strategy.
• Collaborate with sales, technical teams, and designers to develop proposals.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts for clarity and compliance.

Skills

Proposal management

Leadership

RFP analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

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 and collaborate with executives to craft compelling responses for U.S. State and Local Government clients.

The role guides the full proposal lifecycle from RFP analysis to post-submission support, with a focus on compliant, winning proposals. This is a fully remote role with about 10% travel; it requires 15+ years managing state/local proposals and strong MS Office/SharePoint skills.