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. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

$

68,900.00

Maximum Salary

$

144,700.00


Skills:
Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Cross-Functional, Graphic Design, Interpersonal Skills, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Proposal Schedule, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Schedule Development, Startup, State Government, Team Player, Technical Marketing, Technical Sales, Time Management, Value Analysis, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills


About the Company:
Maximus


MAXIMUS provides business services to help governments operate health and human services programs, mostly at the state and national levels. The company's health services segment offers outsourced program management and administrative services,

Company Size:
5,000 to 9,999 employees


Industry:
Healthcare Services


Founded:
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Website:


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