Proposal Manager/Senior Proposal Project Manager (Remote)

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments – creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them.

You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Our Proposal Development Center’s mission is to create best-in-class, client-focused, responsive and compliant proposals that convert to wins. In our public sector group, we respond to bids for mission-critical services for government healthcare, state and local agencies, and transportation.

We are seeking a candidate who must be able to manage entire proposal process for complex state and local Government proposals from solution meeting to proposal delivery. Must ensure 100% compliance with proposal requirements; 100% of proposals must be submitted by client-provided deadline. Establish and maintain a compliant outline, a proposal schedule, a compliance matrix (as necessary), style convention guidelines, and be adept at overall RFP analysis. Ability to manage more than one proposal at a time is a must. Willingness to work extended hours and assist other proposal team staff in meeting deadlines. Proofreading skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to handle stressful situations. Must be very dependable and possess exceptional customer service skills.

Must have experience as a proposal manager in a proposal management organization for at least five years.

Job Functions:

• Analyze the RFP and make associated proposal process and content judgments
• Provide guidance to capture manager/sales lead and assigned LOB and proposal center staff for compliance and a compelling response
• Define style conventions based on proposal center standards and the RFP
• Establish and maintain proposal schedule, compliant outline, and compliance matrix (as necessary)
• Create, as needed, requirements and compliance matrices of RFP requirements (assigned production coordinator may assist in this process)
• Approves template, cover, spine, tab, and label content (text and artwork)
• Gathers and submits RFP questions
• Plans and leads kick-off, status meetings, and all color reviews
• Ensure proposal compliance with RFP requirements
• Initiates and ensures RFP and appropriate proposal sections are reviewed by legal, contracts, and insurance groups (working with capture manager/sales lead)
• Ensures completion of required forms by the appropriate personnel
• Prepares review packages and provides necessary guidance
• Establishes and maintains the on-line workspace
• Coordinates with and supports graphics and production efforts
• Reviews all sections
• Signs off on all final sections for print
• Ensures on time production and communicates delivery plan
• Leads book check review
• May manage multiple proposals in the same timeframe
• Creates a positive work environment, demonstrates a professional attitude, and meets established goals and responsibilities while working in cooperation with colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience with state and local government bids required (Federal only does not qualify).
• Thorough and detail oriented, organized, with excellent time management skills
• Ability to take ownership of the entire proposal and ensure a compelling and consistent message
• Strong project management skills
• Expert in Microsoft Word
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Strong proposal design skills to communicate information with impact
• Ability to juggle simultaneous bids at various stages and with various complexities
• Ability to manage subcontractors/teaming partners, sales, consultants, subject matter experts

For Colorado considerations only the estimated salary range is a base of $92k - $120k.

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers to disclose the following information. If the successful applicant will be required to perform work from a physical site outside Colorado, the following information may not apply. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation or sick time.

At Conduent, we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. Under our current protocols, we do not require vaccination against COVID for most of our US jobs, but may require you to provide your COVID vaccination status, where legally permissible.