Senior Federal Proposal Strategy Director

Maximus

Frankfort (KY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 210,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Job summary

Maximus in United States ( KY, Frankfort ) seeks a Senior Director Proposal Strategy to lead winning proposal strategies across the federal lifecycle. The role drives compliant, high‑scoring proposals aligned with customer requirements and win strategies, across DoW, DHS, Treasury, HHS, CMS, VA, and other agencies.

This hands‑on senior role manages proposals end‑to‑end, translating complex solutions into persuasive messaging and visuals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study.
  • 12 years of relevant professional experience required.
  • 10+ years of federal proposal strategy and/or capture management experience
  • Knowledge of FAR and federal procurement processes
  • Experience leading large, multi‑volume federal proposals (IDIQs, GWACs)
  • Strong analytical, writing, editing, and communication skills
  • Experience with orals/oral presentation coaching for federal pursuits
  • APMP certification or Shipley training preferred
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams for proposal content
  • Experience handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and CUI

Responsibilities

  • Lead proposal strategy development from pre‑RFP through submission.
  • Manage RFx requirements and translate into guidance for teams.
  • Develop messaging frameworks with win themes and discriminators.
  • Facilitate storyboarding and structured outlines for proposals.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end proposal management and schedule adherence.
  • Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and deadlines.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams to produce cohesive volumes.
  • Mentor junior staff and support qualification activities.

Skills

Proposal strategy
Orals coaching
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication
Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Proposal automation tools
AI-assisted writing tools

Job description

Maximus in United States ( KY, Frankfort ) seeks a Senior Director Proposal Strategy to lead winning proposal strategies across the federal lifecycle. The role drives compliant, high‑scoring proposals aligned with customer requirements and win strategies, across DoW, DHS, Treasury, HHS, CMS, VA, and other agencies.

This hands‑on senior role manages proposals end‑to‑end, translating complex solutions into persuasive messaging and visuals.

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