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Director, Proposal Management and Writing
Teaching LabUKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2025
💰 $160,335/yr($106,000/yr – $160,335/yr)
About the role
Director, Proposal Management and Writing for a 125+ employee (and growing) remote education non-profit providing professional learning to K-12 educators nationally
Type of Vacancy: Salaried, full-timeStart date: September 2025Location: RemoteReport to: Senior Director, Strategic PartnershipsSupervises: NoneCompensation: The full salary range for this position is $106,000 - $160,335 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $106,000 - $139,825. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($139,825) to allow for continued growth in the role over time. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships, part-time work, and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates who possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications).
Teaching Lab is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this role.
WHO WE ARETeaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives.In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes.To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org.
SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Director of Proposal Management and Writing leads and manages Teaching Lab’s full proposal development lifecycle. This role sets and implements the strategy, vision, and standards for producing high-quality, competitive proposals that advance Teaching Lab’s mission and growth goals. The Director oversees the review and analysis of complex RFPs (Request for Proposals), designs proposal strategies, manages timelines and deliverables, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures final submissions are compelling, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Director also builds and refines systems, templates, and content libraries to support the consistent and efficient delivery of high-quality proposals.
Type of Vacancy: Salaried, full-timeStart date: September 2025Location: RemoteReport to: Senior Director, Strategic PartnershipsSupervises: NoneCompensation: The full salary range for this position is $106,000 - $160,335 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $106,000 - $139,825. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($139,825) to allow for continued growth in the role over time. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships, part-time work, and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates who possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications).
Teaching Lab is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this role.
WHO WE ARETeaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives.In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes.To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org.
SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Director of Proposal Management and Writing leads and manages Teaching Lab’s full proposal development lifecycle. This role sets and implements the strategy, vision, and standards for producing high-quality, competitive proposals that advance Teaching Lab’s mission and growth goals. The Director oversees the review and analysis of complex RFPs (Request for Proposals), designs proposal strategies, manages timelines and deliverables, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures final submissions are compelling, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Director also builds and refines systems, templates, and content libraries to support the consistent and efficient delivery of high-quality proposals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary responsibilities for the Director, Proposal Management and Writing include:
- Proposal Strategy and Leadership
- Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development for RFI (Request for Information), RFQ (Request for Quote), and RFP submissions, from initial qualification from the SD, Strategic Partnerships, to final submission.
- Review, analyze, and interpret RFPs to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, compliance risks, and win opportunities.
- Develop and implement proposal strategies, win themes, and key messaging aligned with Teaching Lab’s mission and competitive strengths.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal clarification, ensuring gaps or ambiguities are addressed with prospective partners.
- Evaluate attachments, work samples, and evidence to ensure they demonstrate Teaching Lab’s capacity and directly address proposal requirements.
- Project Management and Cross-Functional Coordination
- Develop comprehensive proposal project plans and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality submissions.
- Lead proposal kick-off meetings for complex or high-stakes submissions as needed, and facilitate regular check-ins, review sessions, and governance sign-offs to ensure timely progress.
- Delegate tasks and guide internal contributors and subject matter experts through writing, editing, compliance, and approvals.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and other senior leaders to align proposals with organizational priorities and relationship strategies.
- Coordinate collection and assembly of all required administrative and compliance forms (references, tax forms, certifications, etc.).
- Quality Assurance and Final Production
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