Proposal Manager

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the timely development and delivery of high-quality responses for Wilson Language Training’s curricula, assessments, and professional learning to district and state-level Requests for Proposals, State Instructional Materials Adoptions, reviews, and similar initiatives. It requires strong skills in coordinating and communicating across various teams in a quick-moving, deadline-driven environment. Attention to detail to ensure proposals/submissions are of high quality, accurate, and responsive to requirements is critical.

Essential Job Functions

• Manges all aspects of WLT responses to district and state RFPs, listings, and State Instructional Materials Adoption submissions, as assigned by Proposal Director.
• Consults with relevant staff and stakeholders to facilitate a go/no go decision.
• Develops proposal responses to align with submission requirements through original writing; drawing on existing bank of responses and program descriptions; and enlisting and coordinating with subject-matter experts, as needed.
• Consults with subject matter experts throughout the company to develop and finalize responses.
• Creates and manages project timelines and ensures on time, compliant delivery of submissions
• Supports management of Content Library and provides strategic writing initiatives to update and expand library content.
• Identifies, tracks, and prioritizes upcoming submission opportunities.
• Analyzes opportunities for alignment to WLT programs/professional learning and company priorities.
• Stays current on all WLT program and professional learning developments, updates, and revisions.
• Stays current on educational research related to Wilson programs.
• Understands and display WLT’s values.

Minimum Requirements

• Skills: Strong background in responding to district and state RFPs and requests to review ELA instructional programs, Assessments, and professional learning programs. (Experience with State Instructional Materials Adoptions preferred)
• Understanding of best practices in literacy instruction and teacher training/professional learning practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using proposal automation systems (such as Loopio, Qvidian, Responsive, etc.).
• Strong writing and editing capabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to work in a deadline-driven, high-pressure RFP environment.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet simultaneous deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Able to work with highly confidential and sensitive documents and information and maintain confidentiality to protect the company.

Education or Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience responding to district and state-level opportunities for educational curriculum and assessment systems (ELA/foundational literacy programs, Assessment systems preferred).

Anticipated Salary Range

$80,000 to $100,000

Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace.