Proposal Manager

Forrester

Proposal Manager at Forrester responsible for developing government contract proposals. Leading proposal development processes and ensuring compliance with strategic goals.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeCambridge • Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end proposal development, ensuring on-time submissions and compliance.
Evaluate the probability of winning and guide pursuit decisions.
Collaborate with teams to craft persuasive proposals.
Manage the assembly of proposal content for consistency and compliance.
Create and manage schedules, assign tasks, and track progress.
Research competitors to inform competitive strategies.
Review and edit proposals for clarity and alignment.
Maintain a centralized proposal repository for future reference.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degrees or certifications in proposal management are a plus.
Proven experience, a minimum of 3 years, in proposal management, preferably in government contracting or a similar industry.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with proposal development best practices, including Shipley or similar methodologies, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management software tools.
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and foster a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal managementproposal developmentanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscompliancecontent assemblyschedulingtask assignmenteditingresearch

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailcollaborationteam-oriented mindsetability to work under pressuretime managementpersuasion

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degrees in proposal management