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Proposal Manager

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💎 Seniority level: Manager, Proven experience managing proposals for government solicitations

📍 Location: U.S.

💸 Salary: 140000.0 - 200000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Digital consultancy

🏢 Company: Skylight👥 51-100Product DesignConsultingGovernmentInformation Technology

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Proven experience managing proposals for government solicitations

🪄 Skills: Project ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipCommunication Skills

Requirements:
  • Proven experience managing proposals for government solicitations (federal, state, or local).
  • Familiarity with modern digital delivery proposals including human-centered design and product management.
  • Experience developing cost or pricing volumes and coordinating with finance.
  • Strong organizational skills and compliance tracking ability.
  • Openness to using AI/automation with a willingness to adapt.
  • Excellent communication skills to write compelling narratives and coordinate stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead teams under tight deadlines.
  • Passion for improving public outcomes through government services.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage Skylight’s end-to-end proposal operations for various solicitation types.
  • Develop and refine high-quality proposal management practices, including templates and compliance checklists.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate inputs on narratives and cost proposals.
  • Adopt AI or automation tools for data handling and compliance tracking.
  • Maintain an organized repository of proposal content for quick access and reuse.
  • Oversee multiple concurrent proposals while ensuring thoroughness and quality.
  • Foster a mission-driven culture valuing transparency and open communication.
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