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ASRC Industrial

Proposal Director

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Job Summary The Proposal Director position is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing enterprise-level proposal development efforts, advancing proposal excellence, and strengthening ...

Yulista

Proposal Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Facilitate proposal development activities, including kick-off meetings, compliance matrix development, outlines, templates, storyboarding, writing assignments, color team reviews, and final ...

McMillen, Inc.

Proposal Coordinator

Boise, ID

Proposal Coordinator McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join our growing Marketing team. The Proposal Coordinator supports the proposal development process by assisting with proposal ...

SAIC

Proposal Manager

Reston, VA · On-site

Responsible for managing proposal efforts, as well as working closely with business development, capture and operational personnel to develop and deliver winning, high-quality Federal Government ...

SAIC

Proposal Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Proposal Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID Description SAIC is seeking ...

Transdev

Proposal Director

Lombard, IL · On-site

$117K - $146K/yr

The Proposal Director is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end proposal development process for strategic business opportunities across Transdev's portfolio. This role ensures the ...

Intellect Solutions LLC

Proposal Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site

We are growing and need support to proposal development in our Herndon office. We provide solid benefits, competitive salaries, a friendly working environment, and opportunities to learn and grow.

CA&M, Inc

Proposal Manager

Washington, DC · Remote

As the Senior Proposal Manager, you will work directly with external customers to generate creative, high-quality proposals for existing and new clients. Drawing on your knowledge of industry best ...

K2 Group, Inc.

Proposal Manager

Vienna, VA · On-site

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading all proposal preparation, development, coordination, and production activities. The Proposal Manager will also assist in developing opportunity ...

The Edh

Proposal Writer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

EDH is a currently looking to identify a Proposal Writer, for one of our clients in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Producing high-quality, effective, proposals is an integral part of Business Development ...

AAR Corporation

Proposal Manager

Washington, DC · Remote

This Proposal Manager role is responsible for managing all aspects of the proposal lifecycle-from pre-RFP planning through submission and after action reviews-ensuring consistent delivery of high ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for proposal job in the United States is $99,490.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Proposal Job vs Bid Coordinator?

AspectProposal JobBid Coordinator
Primary RoleDeveloping and writing proposals to secure contractsManaging and coordinating the bid process
Required SkillsTechnical writing, project understanding, communicationOrganization, deadline management, communication
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, often in consulting or government sectorsOffice-based, construction, engineering, or government sectors
CertificationsNone typically required, but certifications like PMP can helpProject management certifications beneficial

Proposal Jobs focus on creating detailed proposals to win contracts, emphasizing writing and technical skills. Bid Coordinators manage the entire bid process, ensuring deadlines and compliance. While Proposal Jobs involve content creation, Bid Coordinators handle coordination and logistics. Both roles are essential in competitive bidding environments, often overlapping but distinct in responsibilities.

What is a proposal job?

A proposal job involves preparing and submitting proposals to secure contracts or funding for projects or services. It typically requires skills in writing, research, and understanding client needs, often within industries like government, construction, or consulting. Proposal jobs may involve working under deadlines and using tools like proposal management software.
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Infographic showing various Proposal Job job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,490 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Proposal Director

ASRC Industrial

Tempe, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Overview
ASRC Industrial (AIS) is a people-oriented organization of complementary, providing construction services, industrial contracting for heavy civil and commercial private and state/government projects, and environmental solutions.
At AIS we have the opportunity to support a diverse set of companies and their unique services. We are unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients' unique challenges. And committed to providing superior service and leaving things better than we found them.
Job Summary
The Proposal Director position is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing enterprise-level proposal development efforts, advancing proposal excellence, and strengthening organizational competitiveness on priority pursuits. This position operates at both tactical and strategic levels, leading complex opportunities while contributing to the overall effectiveness, scalability, and continuous improvement of the proposal function.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing proposal teams and leading winning federal proposals, ideally in the environmental, construction, nuclear, or industrial markets. Reporting to the Vice President of Proposal Operations, you will partner with business development, capture, operations, program management, contracts, pricing, and executive leadership to write compelling, compliant, and winning proposals that support organizational growth objectives.
This corporate position offers advancement opportunities and is based on-site at one of our corporate offices, preferably in Oak Ridge, TN; Tempe, AZ; or Albuquerque, NM. Other locations may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
To be the most successful you should have;
  • Has a strong understanding of federal government contracting and the procurement lifecycle.
  • Excels at managing the proposal process and writing compelling technical narrative.
  • Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen.
  • Is a driven professional who embraces challenges, is eager to learn new things, and takes ownership of their assignments.
  • Understands cost and pricing concepts.
  • Thrives in a dynamic, rapidly growing environment.
  • Is self-motivated and comfortable leading pursuits independently or contributing as a collaborative team member.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Proposal Leadership
  • Lead strategic, high-value proposal efforts from pre-RFP through submission and post-award lessons learned.
  • Facilitate the development of win strategies, key discriminators, themes, and messaging that align with capture activities, customer requirements, and organizational capabilities.
  • Provide guidance and expertise to capture teams during pursuit shaping and proposal planning activities.
  • Advise stakeholders on proposal best practices, compliance considerations, and competitive positioning.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve proposal effectiveness, efficiency, and overall business performance.

Proposal Management and Execution
  • Manage all phases of the proposal development lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, content development, reviews, production, and delivery.
  • Lead cross-functional proposal teams consisting of technical subject matter experts, program personnel, pricing staff, and executive leadership.
  • Ensure proposals comply with solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.
  • Facilitate proposal reviews, including Pink Team, Red Team, Gold Team, and executive reviews.
  • Monitor schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful proposal outcomes.
  • Maintain high standards for proposal quality, consistency, and responsiveness.

Team Leadership and Development
  • Mentor and develop proposal managers, coordinators, writers, and contributors.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance proposal culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Support resource planning and workload balancing across multiple concurrent pursuits.

Operational Excellence
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to improve proposal processes, workflows, tools, templates, and knowledge management practices.
  • Promote the adoption of automation, collaboration technologies, and emerging tools that enhance proposal effectiveness.
  • Support organizational process improvement initiatives and quality management objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with business development, capture, contracts, finance, pricing, security, and operations teams.
  • Support strategic planning activities related to pipeline development and business growth.
  • Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization.

Compliance and Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
  • Support adherence to CUI handling requirements, security processes, and customer-specific mandates.
  • Maintain accurate proposal documentation and records.

CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Demonstrated success managing and winning large, complex federal proposals.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate technical requirements.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with executive leaders, capture managers, subject matter experts, proposal teams, and teaming partners.
  • Strong writing and research skills to support federal business development and sales efforts.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.
  • Is detail oriented, organized, and a problem solver.
  • Has an ownership mentality and is accountable for compliance and quality.
  • Skilled in managing multiple assignments with varying degrees of complexity and competing deadlines
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and at times under pressure in response to specific customer and stakeholder requests and deadlines

REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for an interview, candidates must submit a cover letter and resume tailored to this job posting (hint: treat this job posting as your RFP and tell us how you meet or exceed the requirements!).
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 18 years of proposal management with leadership experience supporting federal government procurements.
  • APMP certification and/or Shipley training is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated success leading large, complex, and strategically important proposal efforts.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
  • Strong understanding of proposal management methodologies and best practices.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, Adobe Acrobat, and proposal collaboration tools.
  • Work may be required outside normal business hours and sometimes on short notice.
  • Must be willing and able to travel.

EEO Statement
AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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