Proposal Manager

Summary

Join Komodo Health's Proposal Services team as a Proposal Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering winning proposals. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, sales, and stakeholders to develop compelling proposal content, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Responsibilities include managing proposal schedules, coordinating resources, and conducting quality checks. Success in this role requires 5+ years of proposal management experience, preferably within healthcare or IT, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Komodo offers a competitive salary, benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, and a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• 5+ years in proposal management
• Experience in the healthcare industry (preferably Life Sciences or pharma industries) and/or the IT industry
• Familiar with proposal content management systems, preferably RFPio/Responsive (uploading proposals and answers to the database)
• Experience using Salesforce, Google docs, Adobe Acrobat DC Pro, and other business productivity tools
• Experience working with company stakeholders across functional competencies and management levels
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and persuasive content
• Proficiency in Google documents, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software tools
• Knowledge of proposal development processes and best practices
• Experience with technology/SaaS writing/products

Responsibilities

• Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs), sales, and stakeholders to draft proposal content
• Proposal draft creation (sourcing content from the content database/Responsive)
• Edited RFP/RFI content submitted by others for grammar, punctuation, persuasiveness, flow, and conciseness; eliminates inconsistencies and redundancies
• Identified proposal timelines and assigned action items to stakeholders
• Ensured RFP/RFI response compliance
• Reviewed documents to ensure consistent Komodo brand voice and document completeness
• Managed multiple proposals simultaneously and within the pressure of often-tight deadlines
• Boosted RFP/RFI content by emphasizing Komodo differentiators, win themes, and advantages
• Continuously refreshed and implemented proposal writing best practices
• Continuously curated information to update and improve a library of boilerplate content
• Manage the development of written, oral, and demonstration proposals
• Maintain proposal schedules and organize resources to meet deadlines
• Coordinate inputs and reviews from various team members and stakeholders
• Ensure the bid strategy is effectively implemented throughout the proposal
• Ensure that the proposal complies with all customer requirements and internal standards
• Conduct quality checks and reviews to maintain high standards of proposal content
• Coordinate the internal flow and review of all proposal inputs
• Communicate effectively between stakeholders to ensure a successful proposal delivery
• Identify and mitigate proposal risks early in the process
• Address potential weaknesses in the process or team capabilities to avoid last-minute issues
• Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous proposals

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred APMP certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Technical Writing, or similar field
• APMP certification or familiarity with APMP Body of Knowledge
• Content Management experience
• Content writing experience of 5+ years
• Experience with graphic design tools and techniques

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability insurance and life insurance
• Leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and company policy
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Prepaid legal assistance
• Paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement
• 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance