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Proposal Manager
Coforma#LI-RemoteRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Sept 2025
💰 $120,000/yr($92,000/yr – $120,000/yr)
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Proposal Manager to join our team and guide us through crafting proposals that exceed our clients' and partners' expectations.
As a Proposal Manager at Coforma, you'll be responsible for managing activities associated with the development of proposals in response to government solicitations. You'll set and manage proposal schedules, resources, and progress monitoring and will work independently to develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and proposal schedules, as well as provide direction to cross-functional teams assigned to work on proposal efforts (this includes but is not limited to: proposal artifacts development, kick-off and proposal presentations, Slack channel creation, data call management, content creation, artifact/file management, color team review, facilitation, and management, etc.)
Prior experience managing proposals in the federal government contracting space is required, and the ideal candidate will have a background in digital technology and design services. You will lead the development of proposals across all of Coforma’s focus areas (Healthcare, Veterans Services, and Public Interest) in the commercial and government sectors and will take responsibility for the overall development, maintenance, and execution of proposal development plans, including the day-to-day focus, prioritization, and leadership of internal and external teams to deliver compliant, compelling, and winning proposals. This involves leading and coordinating the proposal response by preparing high-quality, complex, compelling, and compliant written responses, presentations, and/or technical challenges according to solicitation requirements. You will oversee the coordination of all these proposal activities in a deadline-driven environment.
If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, Coforma is a great company for you.
$92,000 to $120,000 Annual Salary + Benefits + Growth PotentialPlacement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:
Tier 1: $92,000 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.Tier 2: $106,000 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.Tier 3: $120,000 — Highly-experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.
To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.
The job posting for this role is scheduled to close at 5:00pm ET on Monday, September 29, 2025. Depending on the number of applications received, the application window may be extended or may close earlier than scheduled to ensure that we can thoughtfully review and respond to each submission.
This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in select states listed below. Some travel will be required.
Note: to ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.
∙ Arizona∙ California∙ District of Columbia∙ Florida∙ Georgia∙ Idaho∙ Illinois∙ Maine∙ Maryland∙ Massachusetts∙ Montana∙ Nevada∙ New Jersey∙ New York∙ North Carolina∙ Oregon∙ South Carolina∙ Tennessee∙ Texas∙ Virginia∙ Washington∙ Wisconsin
As a Proposal Manager at Coforma, you'll be responsible for managing activities associated with the development of proposals in response to government solicitations. You'll set and manage proposal schedules, resources, and progress monitoring and will work independently to develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and proposal schedules, as well as provide direction to cross-functional teams assigned to work on proposal efforts (this includes but is not limited to: proposal artifacts development, kick-off and proposal presentations, Slack channel creation, data call management, content creation, artifact/file management, color team review, facilitation, and management, etc.)
Prior experience managing proposals in the federal government contracting space is required, and the ideal candidate will have a background in digital technology and design services. You will lead the development of proposals across all of Coforma’s focus areas (Healthcare, Veterans Services, and Public Interest) in the commercial and government sectors and will take responsibility for the overall development, maintenance, and execution of proposal development plans, including the day-to-day focus, prioritization, and leadership of internal and external teams to deliver compliant, compelling, and winning proposals. This involves leading and coordinating the proposal response by preparing high-quality, complex, compelling, and compliant written responses, presentations, and/or technical challenges according to solicitation requirements. You will oversee the coordination of all these proposal activities in a deadline-driven environment.
If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, Coforma is a great company for you.
$92,000 to $120,000 Annual Salary + Benefits + Growth PotentialPlacement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:
Tier 1: $92,000 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.Tier 2: $106,000 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.Tier 3: $120,000 — Highly-experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.
To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.
The job posting for this role is scheduled to close at 5:00pm ET on Monday, September 29, 2025. Depending on the number of applications received, the application window may be extended or may close earlier than scheduled to ensure that we can thoughtfully review and respond to each submission.
This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in select states listed below. Some travel will be required.
Note: to ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.
∙ Arizona∙ California∙ District of Columbia∙ Florida∙ Georgia∙ Idaho∙ Illinois∙ Maine∙ Maryland∙ Massachusetts∙ Montana∙ Nevada∙ New Jersey∙ New York∙ North Carolina∙ Oregon∙ South Carolina∙ Tennessee∙ Texas∙ Virginia∙ Washington∙ Wisconsin
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Lead the proposal process from pre-RFP to submission (proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, etc.) and develop compliant, competitive, and compelling proposals through effective collaboration with internal staff, external partners/teammates, consultants, and supporting vendors
- Perform detailed analysis of RFI/RFQ/RFP requirements and actively collaborate with writers on all proposal content by utilizing the proposal library conducting and conducting subject matter expert (SME) interviews as needed
- Collaborate closely with our MarComms and Virtual Design teams to understand and assure proposal alignment with Coforma’s messaging pillars, voice and tone, style, and style guides<
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