RTI International

Senior Proposal Manager – Growth/Public

RTI International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Durham • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as a strategic thought partner leading multiple concurrent opportunities using industry-proven methodologies.
  • Guide cross-functional teams through strategic planning, proposal development, and submission processes to ensure compliant, compelling, high-quality proposals that maximize win probability.
  • Continuously implement best practices and explore process efficiencies through AI tools and automation.
  • Simultaneously manage multiple competing opportunities by analyzing solicitations, creating proposal plans, outlines, compliance matrices, developing proposal strategies, and win theme development across concurrent pursuits with overlapping deadlines.
  • Develop and manage Pre-Proposal & Capture plans that inform go/no-go decisions and proposal strategy development while balancing priorities across multiple active opportunities.
  • Lead proposal kickoff meetings establishing clear objectives, win strategies, and team alignment.
  • Manage cross-functional deliverables from technical experts, pricing, and contracts while ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
  • Maximize efficiency by strategically sequencing and managing live proposal review sessions (Pink Team, Red Team reviews) using Shipley methodologies to ensure continuous improvement and strategic alignment.
  • Navigate competing deadlines through priority management while ensuring compliance through detailed matrices.
  • Inform and guide content development for consistency and client alignment.
  • Execute quality control processes for professional, compelling deliverables including formatting and graphics, and maintain critical milestones for timely, compliant submission.
  • Implement Shipley best practices and enhance efficiency through AI tools and automation.
  • Utilize section planners, win strategy templates, and color review scorecards.
  • Conduct lessons learned sessions and shadow/mentor team members to build internal proposal development capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience in proposal management and coordination experience or Master's degree and 6 years of relevant proposal management and coordination experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Prior experience with the domestic public-sector procurement processes and stakeholder engagement.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship.
  • Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Understanding of proposal automation/content management systems and emerging AI technologies.
  • Ability to quickly analyze complex situations, formulate hypotheses, and develop actionable solutions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Shipley Associates proposal development methodology, tools, and best practices.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with focus on compliance and quality assurance.
  • Track record of implementing process improvements and leveraging technology for enhanced efficiency.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with Industry best practices.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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