Proposal Manager-RFP

TEKsystems•Dallas, TX

3d•$76,300 - $114,500•Remote

About The Position

Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution, and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data, and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design, and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others, and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunities for people to achieve fulfillment through career success. Here’s what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires: At TEKsystems, we’re all about understanding the customer—and showcasing how our scalable services can satisfy their needs. TEKsystems’ Global Proposal Center is seeking project managers and skilled writers to help us advance the business by managing and writing Requests for Proposals (RFXs). As part of a global company, the Senior Proposal Manager will collaborate with teams in the United States and internationally, as well as with other Allegis Group proposal teams, to develop, implement, manage, and enhance global best practices during document development. By joining us, you will become an integral part of a winning team, securing new and existing business every day. The Senior Proposal Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of the document creation process for one of our fundamental areas of focus: RFXs. The first involves creating the content needed in response to commercial and state government requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and requests for qualifications (RFQs). Our ideal candidate has superior writing and verbal communication skills, as well as at least 6+ years of experience writing and leading collaborative document creation processes. They are looking to grow their career in proposals or contract creation, have managed the process from beginning to end in previous roles, and are well-versed in APMP and Shipley’s best practices. They are experienced in partnering with executive leadership, directors, and sales to write and respond to RFXs. The Senior Proposal Manager must excel at the day-to-day RFX activities—thriving under tight deadlines, evolving needs, and coordination with matrix teams. They are a detail-oriented writer and experienced project manager who manages their time well while supporting multiple projects that produce measurable results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of professional business writing, editing, and project/process management experience required
3+ years of experience at TEKsystems or another Allegis company
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated ability in a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures (ex, Shipley’s proposal methodologies) required
Superior English verbal and written communication skills required – fluent ability in other languages a plus
Excellent organizational skills, including time management, as well as the ability to maintain working files and revisions of documents required
Industry knowledge of Information Technology staffing and/or Technology Services required
Familiarity with the following technology stack required: Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, or proposal software and related tools (like QorusDocs or Qvidian)
Shows high levels of integrity, passion, and commitment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Clear communicator and writer with English grammar skills
Ability to manage collaborative document creation process from start to end
Ability to take direction and change direction fluidly
Ability to translate complicated ideas and research into easily understood and reviewable content
Ability to work on multiple deadline-driven pursuits simultaneously
Works well under pressure
Demonstrates corporate core values of inclusion & diversity, personal and professional development, relationship building, performance, serving others, and open communications

Nice To Haves

CF.APMP certification (or higher), Shipley certification, or equivalent experience preferred (for RFX-focused role)
Basic APMP or Shipley certifications are a plus
Proposal writing experience

Responsibilities

Partners with sales and a matrix team of internal supporting stakeholders to respond to RFXs
Supports operations by conducting kick-offs, check-ins, and reviews as well as copy editing to ensure the development and on-time delivery of high-quality, compliant documents (RFXs)
Sets clear expectations for an operating rhythm and communication norms
Manages team collaboration and communicates/tracks team action items
Serves as an initial escalation point for common risks or issues and solves or seeks leadership help in a timely manner
Grows and maintains advanced levels of technical and industry knowledge
Provides mentor-level support to core proposal center operations, including content development, editing, win/loss review, etc., as needed
Advanced ability with required technology stack
Analyzes and dissects RFXs for even the most complex opportunities to develop win themes and align proposal responses accordingly
Able to lead and mentor all phases of the proposal process, including, but not limited to, content management (content review and creation), process improvement, response design and development, response quality assurance, and proposal delivery
Ability to lead RFX-related improvement initiative(s)
Support leadership by providing peer/partner feedback for performance reviews
Significant participation in the onboarding of new team members
Serve as mentor and/or provide advice to more junior team members who seek it
May serve as team leader and task supervisor for 1-2 Junior Proposal Managers as part of an integrated team
Lead or participate in team, departmental, or company improvement initiatives