Proposal Manager (Remote - US)

The role

You will guide proposals from opportunity identification through final submission. You will partner with subject matter experts, business developers, writers, and project teams to coordinate schedules, develop content, and ensure compliance.

What you will do

• Assists with proposal development activities from pre-RFP planning through submission
• Reviews solicitation documents to identify requirements and escalates unclear items
• Updates proposal systems, trackers, collaboration tools, and opportunity records
• Drafts and prepares assigned proposal sections and supporting documentation
• Assists with gathering information from subject matter experts and partners
• Prepares proposal materials for compliance, quality, and editorial review
• Executes final-production activities including formatting and electronic submissions
• Follows established proposal development processes and escalates compliance concerns
• Assists proposal writers and business development staff by coordinating information requests
• Assists with maintaining proposal resources and internal process documentation

Required qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree OR a high school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in proposal support, project coordination, business development support, consulting, or a related field
• Experience supporting proposals, solicitations, reports, presentations, or other deadline-driven deliverables
• Experience gathering information from multiple contributors and organizing it into clear written materials or proposal documentation
• Experience tracking tasks, deadlines, documentation, or deliverables across team-based projects
• Experience preparing meeting materials, documenting action items, and following up on assigned tasks
• Experience working collaboratively with writers, subject matter experts, project teams, or internal business partners
• Foundational knowledge of proposal development or comparable deadline-driven document-development processes
• Advanced beginner proficiency in professional writing, editing, proofreading, grammar, and document preparation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools
• Foundational project coordination skills, including maintaining schedules, tracking assignments, and meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow solicitation instructions, templates, checklists, and established procedures

Nice to have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification or Micro-certification

Benefits

• Generous retirement package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other pre-tax contribution plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Before you apply

• Not accepting applications from candidates residing in Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota
• Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check
• A drug screen is a precondition of employment
• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is a precondition of employment
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited

About the company

Energy Solutions focuses on market-based programs to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, they have offered performance-based solutions for utility, government, and institutional customers.