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Lead the development of Proposal Management Plans. * Support the development of proposal strategies and win themes. * Analyze RFP/bid requirements to develop annotated proposal outlines. * Build the ...

WHAT YOU'LL DO Proposal Management & Coordination * Own the end-to-end RFP response process, from initial intake through submission and follow-up * Maintain and manage the RFP calendar, tracking ...

This position reports directly to Intellect's Vice President for Capture and Proposal Management. The Proposal Manager is responsible for coordinating all phases of the proposal process in response ...

The responsibilities will revolve around producing proposal management plans, devising strategies to identify and secure opportunities, technical writing, delegating tasks to individuals and partner ...

Proposal Manager

Denton, MD · On-site

$140K/yr

Required Skills/Education: • 8+ years of proposal management, business development, capture, or federal contracting experience. • 3+ years of direct experience managing federal government ...

Proposal Manager

$40 - $60/hr

Proposal management background. * State agency and/or federal agency background with RFP support. * Health care technology. Required: * 5+ years in State or federal proposal experience * The ...

Leads the development and documentation of proposal management processes and standard operating procedures for the business. Supports development and dissemination of win themes, discriminators, and ...

Leads the development and documentation of proposal management processes and standard operating procedures for the business. Supports development and dissemination of win themes, discriminators, and ...

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How much do proposal management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for proposal management 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 Management vs Proposal Coordinator?

AspectProposal ManagementProposal Coordinator
Primary ResponsibilitiesOversees entire proposal process, develops strategies, manages teams, and ensures complianceSupports proposal development, coordinates schedules, gathers documents, and assists with editing
Required SkillsProject management, leadership, strategic planning, industry knowledgeOrganizational skills, communication, attention to detail, document management
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles often in offices, liaising with multiple departmentsAdministrative support in office settings, collaborating with proposal teams

Proposal Management involves leading the entire proposal process, focusing on strategy and team coordination, while Proposal Coordinators support the process through administrative tasks and document management. Both roles are essential in winning bids but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Proposal Management job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 10% Full Time, 79% Part Time, 9% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,490 per year, or $47.8 per hour.
Senior Proposal Manager

Other

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Barbaricum is seeking a highly motivated, resourceful, team-focused Proposal Manager to join our team. This individual will lead proposal teams in support of growth across all company sectors. This position will report directly to the Chief Growth Officer and will be responsible for collaboration with program, BD, solutions, pricing, and functional personnel to provide proposal leadership as part of a proposal leadership team with the Solution Architect, Capture Manager, and senior business leadership.
The desired outcome is the development of well-articulated, compliant, and compelling value propositions for proposal development. This is a unique, multifaceted role working with business leaders across Barbaricum. Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic-thinking skills are vital to this position.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead proposal efforts of various complexity ($20M and above) across all sectors.
  • Lead the development of Proposal Management Plans.
  • Support the development of proposal strategies and win themes.
  • Analyze RFP/bid requirements to develop annotated proposal outlines.
  • Build the proposal compliance matrices and track fulfillment of all requirements.
  • Conduct proposal progress status meetings and develop and maintain proposal schedule.
  • Lead writing/editing/rewriting efforts.
  • Lead Color Team Reviews and track recovery.
  • Work with Volume Leaders to ensure inter-volume compatibility.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with members of the BD/Growth team to track opportunities and provide market research.
  • Support the development of training materials, presentations and white papers.
  • Provide writing and editing support to ensure use of active voice.
  • Work with the CGO to establish a well-organized proposal process as well as a structured repository for data to optimize the proposal process to reduce cycles and increase PWIN.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience as a proposal manager leading deals of $20+ million in a government contracting environment.
  • 5+ years of proposal management experience that encompasses leading large internal and external teams with complex Federal Government submissions through the full proposal lifecycle.
  • Understanding of the procurement process for civilian or defense agencies and compliant proposal production.
  • Teammate who is looking for long-term company growth to build their management skills and develop business development savvy.
  • Excellent planning and scheduling, time management and organization skills with the ability to spearhead proposal efforts and work independently to meet dynamic timelines.
  • Strong technical writing skills and willingness to develop content for various proposal volumes.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, including editing skills.
  • Experience conducting market research using GovWinIQ, eBuy, Sam.gov, FPDS, and others Internet-based applications.
  • Lead teams using Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) and/or Shipley best-practices.
  • Lead knowledge management process for proposals.
  • Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, high-growth, and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Advanced knowledge in the use of content development tools including Microsoft Office, and Adobe products.
  • Understanding of CRM tools and MS SharePoint.
  • Flexibility and willingness to adjust to shifting priorities and be involved in Bid/No Bid decisions.
  • At times, have the ability to work non-traditional hours/weekends to meet proposal deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) and/or Shipley certification.
  • Experience with GSA FEDSIM proposals.