Proposal Manager – Public Sector

Forum One

Proposal Manager responsible for developing government proposals at Forum One. Collaborating with teams to create compelling and compliant proposals for public sector opportunities.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full proposal lifecycle for federal, state, and local government opportunities, with a strong focus on compliance, writing, and project management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and improve proposal processes while ensuring alignment with solicitation requirements.

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Proposal ManagementFederal Procurement ProcessesWriting and Editing SkillsProject ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentCompliance MatricesContent PlansFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Proposal Lifecycle ManagementGovernment Contracting Best PracticesProposal Review CoordinationContent Library MaintenanceOpportunity QualificationProposal Process Improvements

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ProposalsState Government ProposalsLocal Government ProposalsConsultingDigital ServicesProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the proposal process from kickoff through submission.
Lead the development and submission of proposals for federal, state, and local government opportunities.
Analyze solicitations, develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and content plans.
Write and edit proposal content, including management approaches and past performance.
Ensure proposals clearly communicate Forum One's strengths and meet solicitation requirements.
Coordinate proposal reviews, production, and final submission.
Maintain proposal templates and content libraries.
Support opportunity qualification and proposal process improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Communications, or a related field.
Six or more years of experience managing proposals for federal government agencies; experience supporting state and local government proposals is a plus.
Proven success leading the full proposal lifecycle for complex federal pursuits, from kickoff through submission.
Strong knowledge of federal procurement processes, including proposal compliance, evaluation criteria, and government contracting best practices.
Experience leading cross-functional proposal teams and managing multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal contracting environment.
Experience in a consulting, digital services, or professional services organization serving government clients is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities