Contract Transactions Pursuits & Directories Manager

Naviga

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a highly critical, fast-paced interim opportunity for an experienced professional to step into the firm’s Business Development Pitch & Proposal team. Covering an initial 8-week leave of absence (with potential for extension), this role acts as a driving force behind the firm's competitive pursuits. You will be responsible for leading the development of compliant, high-caliber RFP and pitch responses that directly win new client business, offering immense visibility across the firm's leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of project and production experience focused on managing RFPs and pitches within a professional services environment (law firm or legal industry experience is highly preferred).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-proofreading skills, with a proven ability to translate complex service offerings into persuasive, client-focused benefits.
• Strong independent judgment, decision-making capabilities, and a sharp analytical eye for creating custom value propositions that beat out competitors.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously under short, highly pressurized turnarounds.
• Deep database experience with proposal management systems, knowledge networks, and corporate presentation software.
• Holds a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related business discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Battle-tested pitch and proposal champion from a professional services background who can step into a high-caliber environment on day one without missing a beat.
• Possesses a rare combination of elite writing skills and meticulous data organization.
• Assertive project manager who comfortably guides busy partners through an RFP timeline, maintains cross-functional relationships, and crafts distinct "win themes" that set the firm apart.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full pitch and proposal lifecycle from kickoff to final submission, ensuring all deliverables are compliant, on-time, and client-centric.
• Provide expert guidance for complex RFP responses and pitches, directly partnering with attorneys, pricing teams, and firm leadership to optimally position each pursuit.
• Conduct audience, client need, and market perception analyses to gather critical intelligence that shapes response strategies.
• Identify, articulate, and embed competitive differentiators, unique win themes, and clear firm-wide value propositions into response materials.
• Write, edit, and create new client-facing content while performing strict quality control over all outgoing pitches and proposal documentation.
• Refine, expand, and maintain the central repository of stock languages, proposal databases, and content management systems related to specific practice groups and sectors.

Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule: Offers an adaptable work structure pairing collaborative in-office presence with remote flexibility.
• National Office Footprint: Flexibility to align with any local U.S. firm office, allowing for seamless commuting.
• Premium Hourly Target: A lucrative target pay rate of $66.57 - $105.84 per hour , structured to reflect geographic market adjustments and senior-level expertise.
• Collaborative environment
• Strong technical support tools
• Attractive premium compensation package designed for an elite specialist.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior