Senior Government Proposals Lead (Remote)

Maximus; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses based on performance

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

401K Retirement Savings plan and: 401K

Unlimited Time Off

Wellness Resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Perks and Discounts

Job summary

Maximus is hiring a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams, guiding senior leaders to craft responsive, compelling proposals for U.S. State and Local Government clients. You will manage the full lifecycle, ensure 100% compliant responses, and coach others while coordinating with executives.

The role is fully remote with ~10% travel to support activities. The ideal candidate has extensive State/Local government proposal experience, strong communication, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive government proposals experience.
• 15+ years of experience managing U.S. State and Local Government proposals.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe 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 and manage 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 highlighting the company strengths and capabilities.
• Coordinate final production processes and submission, including back-up plans.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Maximus is hiring a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams, guiding senior leaders to craft responsive, compelling proposals for U.S. State and Local Government clients. You will manage the full lifecycle, ensure 100% compliant responses, and coach others while coordinating with executives.

The role is fully remote with ~10% travel to support activities. The ideal candidate has extensive State/Local government proposal experience, strong communication, and proficiency