Remote Senior Proposal Strategist for Government Bids

Maximus; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional teams in planning and delivering responsive proposals for U.S. State and Local Government clients. The role requires guiding executives, managing the full proposal lifecycle, and ensuring 100% compliant responses.

The position is fully remote with about 10% travel. The role emphasizes strategy, messaging, win themes, and collaboration with sales, technical experts, and design teams to craft compelling proposals and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing U.S. State and Local Government proposals.
• Experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including outlining.
• Diverse proposal background across multiple subject areas.
• 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.
• Interpret RFPs/RFQs/IFBs to determine requirements and strategy.
• Conduct research to gather insights for proposal content.
• Collaborate with sales, technical experts, and designers to develop proposals.
• Write, revise, and edit drafts ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Develop executive summaries highlighting strengths and capabilities.
• Coordinate final production and submission processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Verbal 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 teams in planning and delivering responsive proposals for U.S. State and Local Government clients. The role requires guiding executives, managing the full proposal lifecycle, and ensuring 100% compliant responses.

The position is fully remote with about 10% travel. The role emphasizes strategy, messaging, win themes, and collaboration with sales, technical experts, and design teams to craft compelling proposals and