Proposal Manager 2

What your impact will look like:

• Review project opportunity documents to evaluate requirements, contractual terms and conditions, and evaluation criteria for bid submission compliance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams of Subject Matter Experts and other internal stakeholders to coordinate, develop, organize, and complete professional, high-quality proposals from initiation through to production and delivery of the final product.
• Compile proposal materials, prepare qualification materials, and coordinate development of graphics and page layout design.
• Contribute to strategic planning and positioning for competitive proposals.
• Write and edit proposal sections.
• Maintain proposal content library and templates.
• Coordinate the flow of information to ensure internal and external deadlines are met and appropriate reviews are completed.
• Complete document formatting, editing, printing, distribution, and overall document reviews.
• Develop strong internal relationships to foster responses to requests in a timely manner, while maintaining high-quality work consistent with corporate marketing, brand messaging, and writing standards.
• Work independently to prepare proposals and renewals in coordination with internal stakeholders and contributors such as Solution Consultants, Sales, Renewals, and Contracts Team.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure requirements and corporate standards are met.

You will love this job if you have:

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of state and local government procurement processes; experience with Federal procurement processes and systems a plus.
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Word and experience with large and complex document formatting techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated strong business writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high regard for accuracy and quality.
• Understanding of basic financial and legal terms and functions.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment with changing workload demands.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate diverse teams and priorities.
• Familiarity with proposal automation/content library platforms such as Loopio is preferred.
• Comfortable working autonomously and remotely.


Required:
• 5 years of experience with government/public sector proposals and procurement processes.
• 5 years of strategic writing experience (including development of proposal templates, executive summaries, and technical/security specifications).
• 5 years of experience assessing, developing, and managing proposals for opportunities valued up to $500,000 in annual contract value.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Communications, or a related field, which may include college coursework, vocational training, certifications, or other relevant professional development.


Preferred:
• Experience in a software or professional services industry.
• Certification in Proposal Management (e.g., APMP/Shipley) is highly valued.

Other:

• Flexibility: may occasionally be required to work late hours to accommodate team members in Australia and New Zealand.
• Career Progression: This role provides a foundation for advancement into Senior Proposal Manager, Proposal Team Lead, Capture Coordinator, or other specialized roles in sales enablement, proposal operations, and capture support, providing opportunities to take on increasingly complex proposals, lead cross-functional proposal teams, and contribute to strategic planning and execution. Candidates who demonstrate initiative, leadership, and a strong grasp of proposal strategy will be well-positioned for growth within the Granicus proposal management team.