Proposal Manager (US State & Local Government)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the proposal development process from start to finish.

Manage multiple projects/proposals from start-up, through implementation, and through submission completion
- Analyze and interpret request for proposals (RFPs), request for quotations (RFQs), and invitation for bids (IFBs) to determine requirements and strategy.
- Facilitate in the preparation and submission of proposals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, technical experts, and graphic designers to gather necessary information to develop comprehensive proposals.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements and deadlines.
- Develop and manage proposal schedules and resources.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, technical experts, executives, and other roles to gain consensus on strategies; discuss conceptual visuals to represent complicated technical processes and workflows; and gather necessary information to develop comprehensive proposals.
- Coordinate inputs and feedback from various departments and ensure alignment with bid strategy.
- Conduct reviews and ensure the proposals meet client specifications.
- Develop executive summaries and other key sections that highlight the company's strengths and capabilities.

Performs and/or coordinates full production, formatting, hardcopy printing, white glove, and submission including setup/management of book checks and submission back-up plans

- Travel occasionally for proposal production efforts.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- 5+ years of experience managing U.S.

State and Local Government proposals; experience limited to federal or commercial proposals does not meet this requirement

- Demonstrated experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, from RFP analysis through final submission

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

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Proven ability to manage multiple, highly detailed projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented communication style

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 market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

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