Proposal Manager
Proposal ManagerProposal ManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2004H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
United States
Posted
121 days ago
Salary
$90K - $110K / year
Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Lead the full proposal lifecycle—from RFP release through submission and post-submission follow-up.
• Develop proposal timelines, assignments, and compliance checklists; ensure deliverables meet all requirements and deadlines.
• Facilitate kick-off meetings, color reviews, and final reviews, coordinating input from technical, design, and leadership teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal contributors, partners, and subcontractors during active proposal periods.
• Oversee proposal quality, consistency, and voice across all written materials.
• Review, edit, and refine content developed by writers and subject matter experts for clarity, tone, and alignment with win themes.
• Maintain and evolve BME’s proposal templates, style guide, and content library to ensure high-quality, brand-aligned materials.
• Strengthen internal proposal processes and tools to improve efficiency and coordination across teams.
• Collaborate with the Senior BD Manager on CRM updates, pipeline reporting, and post-proposal debriefs.
• Track and analyze proposal metrics (volume, win rate, themes) and recommend process improvements based on data and lessons learned.
• Support and mentor junior BD staff and proposal contributors, modeling best practices in proposal management and writing.
• Coordinate with practice leads to align technical content with BD strategy and organizational priorities.
• Partner with design and communications staff to ensure proposals are visually cohesive and accessible.
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in business development and/or proposal management, preferably in public health, consulting, or state/local government contracting.
- Demonstrated success managing proposals to state, municipal, or public health agencies.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and writing/editing skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial mindset — able to balance structure with adaptability in a fast-paced, growing firm.
- Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word and Excel for tracking), CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot/Pipedrive/Salesforce), and collaborative platforms (Google Drive/Slack).
- Bachelor’s degree required (any field); Master’s preferred but not required.
Benefits
- 6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health FSA and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- One-time technology stipend
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
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