Senior State & Local Government Proposals Lead (Remote)

Maximus; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance (Medical, etc)

401K with company match

Unlimited time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams and coordinate with senior leaders to plan and deliver compelling responses for U.S. State and Local Government clients.

This is a fully remote role with approximately 10% travel for proposal activities. You will oversee the full proposal lifecycle, coach other proposal managers, ensure 100% compliant responses, and craft win themes and messaging.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing U.S. State and Local Government proposals.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including outlines.
• Diverse proposal background across multiple subject areas.
• Advanced proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Acrobat Pro.
• 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 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.
• Conduct comprehensive research to gather relevant information for proposal content.
• Collaborate with sales, technical experts, and graphic designers to develop proposals.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts for clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Develop executive summaries and other key sections highlighting strengths and capabilities.
• Coordinate final production processes and submission including back-up plans.

Skills

Proposal management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead cross-functional proposal teams and coordinate with senior leaders to plan and deliver compelling responses for U.S. State and Local Government clients.

This is a fully remote role with approximately 10% travel for proposal activities. You will oversee the full proposal lifecycle, coach other proposal managers, ensure 100% compliant responses, and craft win themes and messaging.