Proposal Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide assistance for commercial and SLED RFXs.

• Take charge of the entire process of addressing complex RFXs, from the moment the support request is received until the submission of proposal deliverables.

• Act as the main contact for proposal stakeholders, coordinating activities across various departments and regions.

• Help sustain and enhance proposal content libraries, templates, and process documentation.

• Offer expert advice on proposal strategy, structure, and presentation.

• Perform comprehensive compliance reviews to ensure all proposal requirements are satisfied.

• Generate reports and conduct research to create new, non-technical content (e.g., cover letters, executive summaries, past performances, etc.); tailor existing content (e.g., to suit the client’s industry).

• Produce new content and refine, edit, and customize existing language to improve clarity, persuasiveness, and alignment with win themes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, technical writing/editing, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in proposal development.

• Proven expertise in managing complex RFXs independently, including experience in developing multi-volume, multi-practice/services, multi-solution, and/or multi-vendor RFx responses.

• Established ability to create successful proposal strategies, with strong editing skills and experience in writing new content.

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in the cybersecurity and/or IT sector.

• Capacity to absorb substantial information in a constantly evolving industry.

• Excellent project management capabilities, with the ability to handle multiple RFx requests and deadlines concurrently.

• Flexibility and adaptability to manage tight or shortened RFx deadlines.

• Self-driven, disciplined, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting with minimal guidance.

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

• Preferred familiarity with Salesforce, Certinia, and/or Responsive (or other content management systems) and the technical aptitude to quickly learn new software/systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint covers 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees' premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you opt for the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per employee annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options).

• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans.

• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.

• Generous mobile phone and home internet allowance.

• Eligibility for the retirement plan after 2 months during open enrollment.

• Pet Benefit Option.