Proposal Manager

GuidePoint Security

Proposal Manager developing and ensuring quality proposals for cybersecurity solutions. Collaborating with technical SMEs and managing the proposal development process effectively at GuidePoint Security.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex RFX processes and developing winning proposal strategies, with strong editing skills and the ability to produce persuasive content tailored to client needs. Possesses excellent project management capabilities to handle multiple RFx requests and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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Proposal DevelopmentRFX ManagementContent WritingProject ManagementCybersecurity Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Proposal Strategy DevelopmentEditing SkillsContent CustomizationCompliance ReviewResearch and Reporting

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedHighly OrganizedAttention to DetailFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCertiniaResponsiveContent Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Commercial RFXsSLED RFXsTechnical WritingProposal Content LibrariesMulti-Volume Proposals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support for commercial and SLED RFXs
Independently manage the entire process of responding to complex RFXs, from receipt of support request through the submission of proposal deliverables
Serve as primary point of contact for proposal stakeholders, coordinating efforts across multiple departments and regions
Help maintain and contribute to proposal content libraries, templates, and process documentation
Provide expert guidance on proposal strategy, structure, and presentation
Conduct thorough compliance reviews to ensure all proposal requirements are met
Run reports and perform research to write new, non-technical content (e.g. cover letters, executive summaries, past performances, etc.); customize existing content (e.g. to fit client’s industry)
Write new content and edit, customize, and refine existing verbiage to enhance clarity, persuasiveness, and alignment with win themes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing/editing, or a related technical discipline or related experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal development
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex RFXs independently. Experience managing and developing multi-volume, multi-practice/services, multi-solution, and/or multi-vendor RFx responses
Proven ability to develop winning proposal strategies. Must have strong editing skills and experience writing new content
Strong technical aptitude and experience within the cybersecurity and/or IT industry
Ability to absorb a large amount of information, in a continuously changing industry
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple RFx requests and deadlines simultaneously
Flexibility and adaptability to work with tight/shortened RFx deadlines
Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment, with limited guidance
Highly organized with extreme attention to details
Preferred familiarity with Salesforce, Certinia, and/or Responsive (or other content management systems) and technical aptitude to learn new software/systems quickly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option