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Proposal Manager – Public Sector
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$97K - $148K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Proposal Manager – Public Sector
Forum One
• Own the proposal process from kickoff through submission. • Lead the development and submission of proposals for federal, state, and local government opportunities. • Analyze solicitations, develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and content plans. • Write and edit proposal content, including management approaches and past performance. • Ensure proposals clearly communicate Forum One's strengths and meet solicitation requirements. • Coordinate proposal reviews, production, and final submission. • Maintain proposal templates and content libraries. • Support opportunity qualification and proposal process improvements.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Communications, or a related field.
- Six or more years of experience managing proposals for federal government agencies; experience supporting state and local government proposals is a plus.
- Proven success leading the full proposal lifecycle for complex federal pursuits, from kickoff through submission.
- Strong knowledge of federal procurement processes, including proposal compliance, evaluation criteria, and government contracting best practices.
- Experience leading cross-functional proposal teams and managing multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal contracting environment.
- Experience in a consulting, digital services, or professional services organization serving government clients is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Professional development opportunities
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