Remote Sr Manager, Proposal

Summary

The FORWARD Platform is seeking a Sr. Manager, Proposal to lead and manage the proposal and RFX process for the company. The person in this role will be responsible for managing a team of proposal managers and coordinators, developing proposals, providing training and coaching, analyzing and solving complex RFPs, and continuously improving the proposal management process.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and supervise a 100%-remote team
• Highly solution-oriented
• Creative problem solving
• Exceptional writer and storyteller
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience writing and developing proposals for the public sector
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent editing, formatting, and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize workload
• Eager to be part of a team that puts a premium on assuming best intentions and giving one another grace

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of proposal managers and coordinators as well as the overall proposal development process
• Develop and maintain a proposal management plan that integrates the capture, win strategy, and lessons learned
• Lead the capturing of new opportunities that leverage FORWARD’s current offerings into new programs and use cases
• Lead the development of new innovative approaches to proposal development, management and writing
• Provide training and coaching as necessary to team members on the proposal process, review process, and/or writing process and best practices
• Analyze and solution for complex RFPs, create compliant outlines, and write and edit proposals
• Identify, resolve, and escalate gaps and risks to the Director of Strategic Growth and Executive team
• Provide support with writing, editing, and feedback process of proposals (technical and format)
• Maintain a forward-leaning posture that is always willing to wear extra hats as needed to help the team submit compliant, concise, and compelling bids
• Provide quarterly and monthly RFX data metrics

Benefits

• Fully remote position
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% Employee paid medical and dental insurance
• Stock Options
• 401K Plan