Proposal Manager (Remote - US)

Energy Solutions - USA

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

Energy Solutions is seeking a Proposal Manager I to join its Growth Management & Strategy team. The role supports the development of compelling, high-quality proposals that drive business growth, guiding work from opportunity identification through final submission. The Proposal Manager I partners with subject matter experts, business developers, writers, project teams, and other contributors to collect information, coordinate schedules, develop content, and ensure proposals are organized, compliant, and submitted on time. The successful candidate is organized, communicates clearly, manages multiple priorities, and works effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role is intended for someone building a proposal career and offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team that values initiative and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of experience in proposal support, project coordination, business development support, consulting, or a related field.
Experience supporting proposals, solicitations, reports, presentations, or other deadline-driven deliverables.
Experience gathering information from multiple contributors and organizing it into clear written materials or proposal documentation.
Experience tracking tasks, deadlines, documentation, or deliverables across team-based projects.
Experience preparing meeting materials, documenting action items, and following up on assigned tasks.
Experience collaborating with writers, subject matter experts, project teams, or internal business partners.
Foundational knowledge of proposal development or comparable deadline-driven document-development processes.
Advanced beginner proficiency in professional writing, editing, proofreading, grammar, and document preparation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.
Foundational project coordination skills, including maintaining schedules, tracking assignments, and meeting deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow solicitation instructions, templates, checklists, and established procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including requesting information and providing clear status updates.
Ability to manage assigned tasks across concurrent proposal or project activities while seeking guidance when needed.
Ability to analyze requirements, document findings, and appropriately escalate unclear, conflicting, or higher-risk issues.
Ability to maintain organized records and professionally handle confidential client, partner, pricing, or business-development information.
Willingness to learn proposal development practices, relevant company services, and technical subject matter.
A one-page cover letter explaining interest in the company and the role is required.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification or Micro-certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with proposal development from pre-RFP planning through submission by researching solicitation requirements, preparing schedules and tracking tools, and documenting deadlines, action items, and compliance requirements.
Review solicitation documents to identify proposal requirements, required forms, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions, and escalate unclear or conflicting requirements as needed.
Update proposal systems, trackers, collaboration tools, and opportunity records to support proposal execution and documentation.
Draft and prepare assigned proposal sections, supporting documentation, resumes, project descriptions, and other proposal materials using approved templates and source content.
Gather information from subject matter experts, project teams, and partners for proposal submissions.
Prepare proposal materials for compliance, quality, and editorial review and update content based on approved feedback.
Perform assigned final-production activities, including formatting, assembling files, maintaining version control, and supporting electronic submissions.
Follow established proposal development processes and escalate compliance concerns, missing information, schedule risks, or submission issues.
Support proposal writers, business development staff, technical subject matter experts, and partners by coordinating information requests, documenting meeting outcomes, and reporting status updates.
Help maintain proposal resources, shared content libraries, and internal process documentation.