Senior Proposal Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +29 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish a proposal management practice that enhances the quality of proposals and supports Nava's growth objectives.

• Guide Nava Client Solutions Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and reviewers through structured proposal processes; effectively engage Nava leadership (Contracts, Staffing, etc.) and teaming partners at appropriate times with relevant information.

• Write proposal content detailing Nava's past performance and capabilities.

• Oversee multiple proposal efforts simultaneously without compromising clarity or quality.

• Create and maintain a compliance checklist for each opportunity, including evaluation criteria, necessary forms, and contractual documents.

• Curate, organize, and develop 'evergreen' content that articulates Nava's capabilities, projects, and contemporary practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional with over 4 years of experience managing substantial solicitation responses for federal, state, and local clients.

• Proven experience in developing and refining consistent and effective Proposal Management processes.

• Background in creating proposals that support modern digital services, custom development, or highly specialized solutions.

• Expertise in curating and developing high-value, broadly applicable 'evergreen' content.

• Experience in creating or collaborating with experts to transform complex concepts into engaging graphical content.

• Ability to lead a multi-vendor team to a successful bid by providing structure while remaining adaptable to new information and gathering input and feedback from the team.

• Demonstrated capability to instill order, calm, and accountability through an efficient proposal management practice.

• Possess an adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive attitude.

• Highly resourceful, dependable, and detail-oriented.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.

• Insurance coverage — Nava offers disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.

• Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to relax and recharge.

• Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year in addition to your regular PTO.

• Annual bonus — when Nava achieves its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus.

• Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home.

• Wellness program — a comprehensive platform offering physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.

• Virtual care — access to online doctor consultations with no copay through a virtual visit program (dependent on available providers).

• Sabbatical leave — qualify for extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal development or rest.

• 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to assist with your retirement savings plan.

• Flexible work — remote-first environment with a schedule and responsibility flexibility.

• Home office setup — company laptop and setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work requirements.

• Utility support — monthly reimbursements to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.

• Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to enhance your professional skills.

• Development opportunities — access to LinkedIn Learning and an annual budget for courses, tuition, and certifications.

• Referral bonus — receive rewards when you refer exceptional individuals who join the Nava team.

• Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to assist with in-office travel when applicable.

• Supportive culture — a collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where individuals genuinely care.