Remote Senior Proposal Manager – Govt Bids & Strategy

Maximus; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

401K with company match

Unlimited time off

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross‑functional proposal teams nationwide, coordinating with senior leaders to deliver responsive proposals for State and Local Government clients. The role includes coaching other managers, guiding the full lifecycle from RFP analysis to post-submission support, and driving win strategies.

This individual contributor position is fully remote with approximately 10% travel to support proposal activities, and offers performance-based bonuses,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience managing U.S. State and Local Government proposals.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including outlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 to junior team members.
• Lead the proposal development process for high-value and complex projects.

Skills

Proposal management

Team leadership

RFP/RFQ/IFB knowledge

Government client engagement

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 nationwide, coordinating with senior leaders to deliver responsive proposals for State and Local Government clients. The role includes coaching other managers, guiding the full lifecycle from RFP analysis to post-submission support, and driving win strategies.

This individual contributor position is fully remote with approximately 10% travel to support proposal activities, and offers performance-based bonuses,