Director Proposal Management

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and experienced Director of Proposal Management to lead our proposal development function. This individual will oversee the full proposal lifecycle - from capture planning through submission - ensuring high-quality, compelling, and compliant responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement in proposal strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end proposal process, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
• Partner with business development, marketing, and technical teams to develop win strategies and compelling content.
• Review solicitations and lead the development of compliance matrices, outlines, and content plans.
• Implement and improve proposal processes, tools, templates, and knowledge management systems.
• Manage proposal schedule, resources, and priorities across multiple concurrent efforts.
• Maintain a repository of boilerplate content, past performance data, and reusable assets.
• Track and report on proposal metrics, win rates, and team performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of proposal management experience.
• Deep understanding of the full proposal lifecycle and industry best practices (Shipley, APMP, etc.).
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience with proposal collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Qvidian Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint etc.)
• APMP certification a strong plus.

Preferred Traits

• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and calm under pressure.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a team-first mentality.
• Keen attention to detail and a passion for quality.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability veteran status or other protected class. Apps Associates is an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify the at will employment status.

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