Senior Proposal Manager

Essential Duties and 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 and analyze request for proposals (RFPs), request for quotations (RFQs), and invitation for bids (IFBs) to determine requirements and strategy.
- Conduct comprehensive research to gather relevant information and insights for proposal content.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, technical experts, and graphic designers to develop comprehensive proposals.
- Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with client requirements.
- Develop executive summaries and other key sections that highlight the company's strengths and capabilities.
- Coordinate final production processes and submission including development of back-up plans and post submission processes.

- Facilitate structured proposal review cycles, ensuring feedback is incorporated effectively and on schedule.

- Develop and manage proposal schedules, proactively balancing risks, dependencies, and competing deadlines.

- Support pre-RFP activities by researching state procurement practices and preparing teams for anticipated solicitation requirements.

- Assist with post-submission activities, including responses to client questions or follow-up requests.

- Travel occasionally to support proposal strategy sessions, reviews, or production efforts at company locations.

- Manage workload across multiple concurrent proposals during high-intensity proposal periods.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- 7+ years of experience managing U.S.

State and Local Government proposals.

- Demonstrated experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including creating proposal outlines.

- A diverse proposal background across multiple subject areas.

- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Proven ability to manage multiple, highly detailed projects and tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external mark...