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GFT.

Proposal Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

We are seeking a Proposal Manager to support strategic growth across Florida by leading the ... * Assist with teaming outreach and relationship development, strengthening both internal and ...

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AAR Corporation

Proposal Manager

Washington, DC · Remote

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K2 Group, Inc.

Proposal Manager

Vienna, VA · On-site

The Proposal Manager will also assist in developing opportunity planning and capture actions. The successful candidate will lead teams consisting of consultants, subcontractors and SMEs through the ...

Aptive

Proposal Manager

... * Assist in identifying needs for and/or managing strategic library content. * Ensure adherence to ... Use existing proposal response library to effectively address recurring content inquiries and ...

SteerBridge

Proposal Manager

Vienna, VA · On-site

Collaborate with leadership to develop proposal strategies that increase win probability. * Assist with continuous process improvement initiatives for proposal development and management.

Umbra

Proposal Manager

Reston, VA · On-site

About the Job As a Proposal Manager at Umbra, you will play a critical role in supporting the ... Prior experience as a Contract Administrator, Contracts Specialist, or Legal Assistant.

DZYNE Technologies

Proposal Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Proposal Manager Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Summary: DZYNE has an ... Maintain and update proposal templates, reusable content, and libraries to assist BD and marketing ...

Sellers & Associates

Proposal Manager

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

The Proposal Manager is responsible for developing and managing proposals within the Government ... * Assist in pricing strategy development, competitive pricing analyses, cost build-ups, and Green ...

Credence

Proposal Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

Requirements The responsibility of the Proposal Manager is to lead proposal team processes and ... Must have the ability to lead or assist SMEs in the technical approach storyboarding, solutioning ...

Xcelerate Solutions

Proposal Manager

Fairfax, VA · Hybrid

Proposal Manager Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Business Development ... Lead and assist in solution development and creation of win themes and discriminators * Collaborate ...

Xcelerate Solutions

Proposal Manager

Fairfax, VA · Hybrid

Proposal Manager Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Business Development ... Lead and assist in solution development and creation of win themes and discriminators * Collaborate ...

AAR Corporation

Proposal Manager

Washington, DC · Remote

$130K - $150K/yr

The Proposal Manager partners closely with capture leadership, business development, and operations ... * Assist in content library development, maintenance, and management * Facilitate the use of ...

SteerBridge

Proposal Manager

Vienna, VA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Collaborate with leadership to develop proposal strategies that increase win probability. * Assist with continuous process improvement initiatives for proposal development and management. Required ...

AAR Corporation

Proposal Manager

Washington, DC · Remote

$130K - $150K/yr

The Proposal Manager partners closely with capture leadership, business development, and operations ... * Assist in content library development, maintenance, and management * Facilitate the use of ...

Serán BioScience

Proposal Manager

Bend, OR · Remote

Serán is seeking a Proposal Manager who will be responsible for overseeing business development ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

DZYNE Technologies LLC.

Proposal Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

Position Proposal Manager Location Irvine, CA Job Id: 1258 # of Openings: 1 About DZYNE DZYNE ... Maintain and update proposal templates, reusable content, and libraries to assist BD and marketing ...

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Proposal Manager

Tampa, FL • On-site

GFT.
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Proposal Manager to support strategic growth across Florida by leading the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals within our Transportation, Construction Services, and Buildings & Places markets. This role is ideal for a skilled AEC proposal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a balance of proposal leadership, capture support, and partnership with client service teams. You will play a key role in managing complex pursuits, shaping win themes, and translating technical input into clear, persuasive messaging that aligns with client priorities and procurement requirements. With experience supporting FDOT, GDOT and municipal pursuits across Florida and Georgia. You will partner closely with capture managers, technical teams, and business development leaders to drive pursuit excellence from pre-positioning through interview delivery. This position may also include mentoring junior staff and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high-performance across the BD & Marketing team.
While this position will be mostly remote, we would like the person to sit closer to one of the following offices - Orlando ; Tampa ; Atlanta ; Jacksonville
At GFT, we're not just pursuing projects-we're strategically capturing opportunities that shape our communities. The Strategic Growth Office is the engine behind GFT's enterprise-wide growth. It fuels our most significant pursuits by aligning talent, insights, and strategy to win complex, high-impact projects. From vision through delivery, we partner across all Business Groups to develop compelling, competitive proposals that reflect our core values and technical excellence.
What you'll be challenged to do:
The Proposal Manager expands their complex proposal and interview skills while continuing to build on capture planning and client service skills. The Proposal Manager role may include people management.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Capture Planning
  • Working closely with the capture manager/team, facilitate kick-off and update meetings, identify and validate win themes and strategic messaging, and lead the development of pre-RFP proposal sections.
  • Support teaming efforts by coordinating with internal and external partners and contributes to strategy development through active participation in major-level pursuits, including IFBP meetings, client relationship mapping, and content drafting.
  • Determine the level of effort for the pursuit team.
  • Estimate own workload and task durations to support effective resource planning and execution.

Proposal Management
  • Manages major and priority-level pursuits, serving as Proposal Manager.
  • Ensure full RFP compliance by verifying and documenting adherence across all proposal elements.
  • Oversee standard and agile-level pursuits, particularly those involving cross-team coordination with other BD units.
  • Lead multi-level category proposals and contribute to proposal excellence through peer compliance reviews, not only for own pursuits but also for those of other teams.
  • Assist with teaming outreach and relationship development, strengthening both internal and external connections.
  • Develop and maintain detailed proposal plans and assigning or reviewing tasks for team members.
  • Participate in client held pre-proposal meetings and debriefs to inform future strategy and enhance proposal effectiveness.
  • Mentor junior BD staff; reviewing their work, and offering constructive feedback to support their growth and the success of the overall team.

Writing
  • Lead author for major-level proposals.
  • Craft executive summaries and non-technical sections that articulate the firm's strengths and align with client goals.
  • Develop detailed content outlines and storyboards for technical sections, integrate win themes and strategic messaging identified during capture planning and kick off sessions.
  • Edit and refine technical approaches, providing input on layout, graphics, callouts, and key messaging to ensure clarity and consistency.
  • Develop core content such as firm histories, qualifications, cover letters, personnel bios, project descriptions, and subconsultant qualifications.

Interview Development
  • Lead interview strategy and development for major-level pursuits.
  • Guide the proposal team in presenting win themes and messages throughout the presentation process.
  • Work closely with graphic designers to visually translate proposal strategies into impactful, on-brand presentation materials.

Client Service Team Support
  • Serve as the Client Service Team's (CST's) BD Partner for one or more Tier I clients, working alongside a strong Client Service Leader (CSL).
  • Responsible for supporting and analyzing pipeline and client data, coordinating with operations staff to ensure accuracy and alignment.
  • Research client history, contract awards, CIPs, budget documentation, and industry news to provide strategic insights for CST planning.
  • Support the development of client meeting materials, capability briefings, and targeted marketing campaigns-coordinating with the MarCom team to ensure alignment with broader strategic initiatives.
  • May represent the firm at client-focused industry outreach events.

Business Development & Marketing
  • Collaborate with the MarCom team during capture planning and support marketing efforts that target clients, markets, and sectors.
  • May attend business development conferences and industry events on behalf of the firm or specific business groups to support brand presence and relationship development.

BD Data/Processes/Practices
  • Ensure opportunity records in CRM systems are maintained.
  • Lead BD&M working groups focused on enhancing systems, processes, and best practices.
  • Train colleagues in proposal management, interviews, and the broader BD process.
  • Use approved AI tools (such as ChatGPT) to support writing, research, and proposal efficiency, and collaborate with others to explore and implement new use cases for AI that enhance business development performance.

Communication/Collaboration/Culture
  • This role demands high-level collaboration and interpersonal leadership.
  • Resolve project-related conflicts and facilitate solutions across proposal types and teams.
  • Manage relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders-including capture managers, BD staff, and CSLs-as well as external teaming partners.
  • Oversee cross-functional efforts for proposals ranging from agile to complex, ensuring transparent communication and efficient task coordination.
  • Contribute to performance evaluations for team members they have supervised, identifying development opportunities and advocating for the necessary resources to support team success.
  • May include formal people management responsibilities, including the direct supervision and development of Assistant Proposal Specialists and/or Proposal Specialists I.

What you will bring to our firm:
  • Normally, a 4-year degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or applicable field - or comparable experience - is required.
  • 8 years of practical working experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Other duties may be assigned. Office work environment. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to independently travel and be physically present in the office when needed.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $115,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Location: Orlando ; Tampa ; Atlanta ; Jacksonville
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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