Strategic Proposal Leader: RFPs & Complex Bids

Kapsch TrafficCom AG; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

11 paid holidays

401(k)

No-cost medical insurance

FSA option

Job summary

Kapsch TrafficCom AG in Duluth, GA, is seeking a Proposal Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of proposal development from RFP release to final submission. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and ensure high-quality, compliant responses that support growth.

The role requires 5+ years in proposal management, experience with government tenders, and strong project and content leadership. Competitive compensation and full benefits offered, with on-site duties in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in proposal management, bid management, or proposal coordination.
• Experience managing multiple proposals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting State and Local Government tenders, RFPs, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of structured proposal development methodologies.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear, customer-focused content.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFP requirements and recommend proposal process and content.
• Provide guidance to writers, organizational leads, and proposal team members.
• Define proposal style conventions, approve templates and related graphics.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules and compliant outlines.
• Consolidate RFP questions and facilitate internal review and approval.
• Lead proposal kickoff, status, and color review meetings.
• Ensure full compliance with RFP requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate reviews with Legal, Contracts, Insurance, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare review packages and guide contributors and reviewers.
• Maintain and manage the proposal collaboration workspace.
• Coordinate graphics development and production activities.
• Review proposal content for quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Ensure timely production and coordinate final delivery and submission plans.
• Lead final book check reviews.
• Communicate proposal status and escalated risks to leadership.
• Track and confirm successful proposal delivery and submission.
• Support preparation and coordination of oral presentations.

Skills

Proposal management

Bid management

Project management

Editing

Verbal written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Content libraries

Job description

Kapsch TrafficCom AG in Duluth, GA, is seeking a Proposal Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of proposal development from RFP release to final submission. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and ensure high-quality, compliant responses that support growth.

The role requires 5+ years in proposal management, experience with government tenders, and strong project and content leadership. Competitive compensation and full benefits offered, with on-site duties in Georgia.