Senior Proposal Manager

Emeres Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-First

Home Office setup stipend

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

EMERES is seeking a highly experienced Proposal Manager to lead complex government RFx pursuits, owning the process from qualification through final submission and executive approval. The role requires managing end-to-end RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, and related pursuits, with a focus on enterprise software, public safety technology, or mission-critical solutions.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams in sales, product, engineering, legal, and finance; develop compliance matrices, schedules, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proposal management experience.
• Experience with government or enterprise software procurements.
• Experience with multi-hundred-page proposal responses and formal evaluation criteria.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across sales, product, engineering, legal, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong business writing, editing, compliance review, and project management skills.
• Experience using proposal automation, content management, and AI-enabled proposal tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, and related pursuits.
• Develop compliance matrices, response strategies, schedules, and review plans.
• Draft, edit, and refine compelling proposal content.
• Coordinate sales, product, engineering, implementation, legal, finance, security, and executive contributors.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings, content reviews, executive reviews, and final approvals.
• Leverage proposal platforms, knowledge libraries, and AI-assisted tools.
• Monitor solicitation amendments, clarifications, and procurement updates.
• Own final assembly, quality assurance, compliance validation, and submission.

Skills

Proposal management

Cross-functional leadership

Business writing

Project management

Public sector knowledge

Education

APMP certification

Tools

AutoRFP

RFPIO

Loopio

GovWin

Bonfire

MERX

Job description

Position Summary

EMERES is seeking a highly experienced Proposal Manager to lead complex government RFx pursuits. This role is designed for seasoned proposal professionals who have successfully managed large, highly competitive procurements involving enterprise software, SaaS, public safety technology, or mission-critical solutions. The position will own the proposal process from opportunity qualification through final submission and executive approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, and related pursuits.
• Develop compliance matrices, response strategies, schedules, and review plans.
• Draft, edit, and refine compelling proposal content.
• Coordinate sales, product, engineering, implementation, legal, finance, security, and executive contributors.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings, content reviews, executive reviews, and final approvals.
• Leverage proposal platforms, knowledge libraries, and AI-assisted tools.
• Monitor solicitation amendments, clarifications, and procurement updates.
• Own final assembly, quality assurance, compliance validation, and submission.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of proposal management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing government or enterprise software procurements.
• Significant experience with multi-hundred-page proposal responses and formal evaluation criteria.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across sales, product, engineering, legal, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of public-sector procurement processes.
• Exceptional business writing, editing, compliance review, and project management skills.
• Experience using proposal automation, content management, and AI-enabled proposal tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• APMP certification.
• Public safety, CAD, RMS, NG911, justice, GovTech, enterprise SaaS, or mission-critical software experience.
• Experience managing strategic pursuits with contract values exceeding $1M.
• Experience with AutoRFP, Responsive (RFPIO), Loopio, GovWin, Bonfire, MERX, or similar platforms.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. (USA Employees)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance. (USA Employees)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Remote-First Work Environment.
• Home Office Setup Stipend.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match. (USA Employees)
• Professional Growth & Development Opportunities.
• Mission-Driven Work Supporting Public Safety Agencies.

Additional Information

Background Screening & Security Requirements

Due to the nature of our work supporting public safety and government agencies, employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required pre-employment screening processes. These may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history checks, and other legally permissible background investigations.

In addition, employees may be required to obtain and maintain eligibility to access customer systems, facilities, and information. This may include fingerprint-based background checks, compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy or similar requirements, and additional customer-specific screening, credentialing, security clearance, or drug-testing requirements. The ability to successfully satisfy and maintain these requirements is a condition of employment with EMERES.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EMERES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and individual performance. EMERES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodation Request

EMERES is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to notify us.