Senior Proposals Strategist (Remote)

Maximus; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses based on performance

Comprehensive health insurance plans

401K retirement plan with companymatch

Unlimited time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional teams in planning and delivering winning proposals for U.S. State and Local Government clients.

This fully remote role requires driving the full lifecycle, from RFP analysis to post-submission support, with about 10% travel for proposal activities. You will coach other proposal managers, coordinate with executives, and ensure 100% compliant responses while shaping bid strategy, messaging, and value propositions across diverse

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing U.S. State and Local Government proposals.
• Proven experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including outlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple proposal projects and ensure 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.
• Analyze RFPs/RFQs/IFBs to determine requirements and strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposals.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal content for clarity and compliance.
• Develop executive summaries highlighting strengths and capabilities.
• Coordinate final production and submission processes.

Skills

Proposal management

Team leadership

RFP/RFQ/IFB analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

MS Office Suite

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional teams in planning and delivering winning proposals for U.S. State and Local Government clients.

This fully remote role requires driving the full lifecycle, from RFP analysis to post-submission support, with about 10% travel for proposal activities. You will coach other proposal managers, coordinate with executives, and ensure 100% compliant responses while shaping bid strategy, messaging, and value propositions across diverse