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Director of Proposal Management (US State & Local Health and Human Services)
Company: Maximus Location: Remote, US Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/07/2026 Job Categories:
Social & Human Services, Consulting Services, Government and Policy, Executive Management
Job Description
Director of Proposal Management (US State & Local Health and Human Services)
Maximus is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Director of Proposal Management. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage a team including executives to plan and deliver responsive and compelling proposals to a wide range of State & Local Government clients throughout the U.S. Coach other Proposal Managers as needed or assigned.
This position manages the full proposal development lifecycle including RFP analysis, proposal management plans, schedules, content reviews ensuring 100% compliant responses, conducting color reviews, and working with production through delivery, as well as post submission client requests. Requires the ability to lead a team of proposal managers and/or work with persons in various roles to create the bid strategy, messaging, value propositions, competitive blocks/traps, and other elements of response writing to produce a compelling, winning proposal.
No direct reports.
This is a fully remote role with approximately 10% travel. Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate.
Why Maximus?
- 💰 Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance.
- 🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
- 🌟 Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
- 🏝️ Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy Unlimited Time Off, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- 🌱 Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 📚 Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
- 🎁 Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
- 🌟 Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
- 📚 Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the proposal development process from pre-RFP to post-submission activities. - Analyze and interpret request for proposals (RFPs), request for quotations (RFQs), and invitation for bids (IFBs) to determine requirements and strategy. - Develop proposal strategies that result in high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals. - Conduct comprehensive research to gather relevant information and insights for proposal content. - Develop content for executive summaries and other key sections that highlight the company's strengths and capabilities. - Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with client requirements. - Manage proposal timelines and ensure all deadlines are met. - Review and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to improve proposal quality. - Participate in client meetings and presentations to support proposal discussions.
- Manages multiple large scale and complex projects from pre-release or release from start-up through implementation, and through submission completion including post submission client requests including post submission client requests
- Conduct research and analyze government solicitations to determine requirements; client strategy and goals; research past similar projects for similarities and challenges; understand competitive challenges; and current Client specifications and requirements to develop a 100% compliant structure, including but not limited to internal development strategy to meet business goals, win strategy, and messaging.
- Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project; prepare and manage each project milestone kick-offs and debriefs; monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
- Performs administrative tasks including but not limited to: managing SharePoint security; document management; client amended change management updates to plans; coordinating forms and authority matrix signature processes; tracking and reporting of progress.
- Conducts regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings with cross-departmental teams including executives to set priorities, address issues and minimize delays to meet project milestones. Anticipate roadblocks and potential risks of meeting strategy and/or milestone targets and work with various stakeholders to mitigate impacts, set and mutually agree on plans for additional tasks and resource assignments as required, integrate into operational plan and continue to monitor to completion.
- Understands clients objectives, internal business goals, and assist in providing guidance and coaching to subject matter experts, proposal writers with Writing Lead collaboration, graphic artists, and other roles providing developmental support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, technical experts, executives, and other roles to gain consensus on strategies; discuss conceptual visuals to represent complicated technical processes and workflows; and gather necessary information to develop comprehensive proposals.
- Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team; analyzes stakeholder feedback and incorporates to improve proposal quality; verify and improve alignment with bid strategy, highlight the company's strengths and capabilities, and ensure all client specifications including addendums are met.
- Provides coaching and mentoring of other Project Managers in how to better influence and motivate stakeholders, improve communication and management tactics, and strengthen skills and implementation of best practices.
- Works with stakeholders including executives to better understand solutions and competition, analyze lessons learned and after-action analyses, to be in position to recommend stronger strategies, potential process or workflow changes; assist in planning and implement changes; and, in building and establishing strong collaborative relationships cross-departmental, and with external third-party surge support organizations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant professional experience required.
- 10+ years of experience as a Proposal Manager for State and Local Government solicitations
- Proven experience leading cross‑departmental teams with a focus on cost‑efficient operations without compromising quality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional ability to manage multiple, highly detailed projects and tasks simultaneously
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, including RFP analysis, strategy development, compliance reviews, color team reviews, production, and delivery
- Ability to collaborate effectively with executives, SMEs, proposal writers, and cross‑functional partners
- Strong understanding of competitive analysis, strategic messaging, value proposition development, and positioning
- Familiarity with proposal development methodologies (e.g., Shipley, APMP best practices)
- APMP certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional) is a plus
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
