Senior Proposal Manager

About the role

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established professional services organization seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to support strategic growth initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex proposal efforts, collaborate with executive leadership, and play a key role in securing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal development process from opportunity assessment through final submission.
• Manage proposal schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
• Supervise and mentor proposal staff while supporting workload prioritization across active pursuits.
• Analyze solicitation requirements and develop proposal strategies that align with customer objectives.
• Facilitate proposal planning meetings, content development sessions, and review cycles.
• Partner with subject matter experts, business development professionals, operational leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and responsiveness.
• Develop compliance documentation and oversee adherence to solicitation requirements.
• Capture and maintain supporting materials, including organizational experience, project summaries, and personnel qualifications.
• Support proposal process improvements, content management initiatives, and knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Ensure all proposal submissions meet organizational quality standards and established procedures.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing and developing proposals within a government contracting or professional services environment.
• Prior experience leading proposal teams and coordinating cross-functional contributors.
• Able to be in the office 3-4 days a week.
• Strong understanding of proposal development best practices and structured review processes.
• Demonstrated success developing compelling technical, management, and corporate proposal content.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and proposal development tools.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and competitive bidding environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing and developing proposals within a government contracting or professional services environment.
• Prior experience leading proposal teams and coordinating cross-functional contributors.
• Able to be in the office 3-4 days a week.
• Strong understanding of proposal development best practices and structured review processes.
• Demonstrated success developing compelling technical, management, and corporate proposal content.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and proposal development tools.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and competitive bidding environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management capabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings program.
• Paid time off.
• Additional employee-focused benefits.

Pay

$165,000 - $175,000 / Year DOE

Schedule

Hybrid