PMA Consultants
Proposal Manager (00600)
Ann Arbor, Michigan · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- This role blends hands-on proposal leadership with strategic business development insight.
- Write, edit, and format persuasive proposal content and executive summaries tailored to client priorities.
- Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams, including kickoff, review, and debrief meetings.
Responsibilities
- PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of winning proposals that drive our national growth strategy.
- You will manage the full proposal lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, shape pursuit strategies, and ensure the delivery of persuasive, high-quality proposals.
- Collaborate with leadership to shape pursuit strategies, including win themes, differentiators, and client-focused messaging.
- Partner with Operations and Client Managers to maintain and organize reusable content, resumes, and project sheets.
- Participate in go/no-go decision processes and support market research, client analysis, and competitor insights.
- Contribute to broader marketing initiatives, including social media, content creation, and event support.
- Lead the full lifecycle of major proposals and qualifications submissions, including competitive and multi-disciplinary pursuits.
- Develop and maintain proposal tools, templates, and graphics to support efficient proposal delivery.
- Assist in developing presentations and preparing teams for client interviews.
Requirements
- must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
- and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
- Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive proposal management experience within the A/E/C industry or related professional services required.
- Experience with NetSuite, OpenAsset, or similar CRM/proposal management systems is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience leading large, complex, or multidisciplinary proposals.
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- APMP Foundation/Practitioner or CPSM certification is desirable.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.
- The successful candidate will be placed within this salary range based on but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.
- Additional Requirements Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods
- must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen. Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
- computer and software skills
Nice to have
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required
- experience with Adobe Pro, InDesign, and Photoshop is preferred.
- Experience with public-sector and federal proposals (e.g., DOTs, GSA, municipalities) a plus.
Compensation
- The successful candidate will be placed within this salary range based on but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.
Company info
- We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site.
- We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles.
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