Senior Manager - Proposal

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FORWARD Platform

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FORWARD Platform is a company that partners with governments and nonprofits to deliver resources and funding efficiently to communities through technology-driven solutions. By combining human-centered technology with comprehensive program administration expertise, FORWARD helps government agencies manage and distribute over $1 billion in funding nationwide. The platform is designed to simplify resource delivery and expand access to public benefits, while offering solutions for multiple program administration, eligibility integration, and advanced fraud protection. FORWARD aims to increase accessibility and improve the efficiency of program administration by providing real-time data tracking, compliance reporting, and fraud prevention measures. The company supports a wide range of programs, including disaster relief, small business assistance, and direct cash assistance, while maintaining an emphasis on community impact and effectiveness.

Data Software • Collaboration • Data Storytelling • Open Data Portal • Data Communication

51 - 200 employees

🏛️ Government

☁️ SaaS

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

•You will be responsible for the management of the RFX team and the submission of proposals. •Lead and manage a team of proposal managers and coordinators as well as the overall proposal development process •Develop and maintain a proposal management plan that integrates the capture, win strategy, and lessons learned •Lead the capturing of new opportunities that leverage FORWARD’s current offerings into new programs and use cases •Lead the development of new innovative approaches to proposal development, management and writing •Lead a collaborative team to develop proposals that clearly articulate the solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, experience, win themes, and discriminators. •Provide training and coaching as necessary to team members on the proposal process, review process, and/or writing process and best practices •Analyze and solution for complex RFPs, create compliant outlines, and write and edit proposals •Identify, resolve, and escalate gaps and risks to the Director of Strategic Growth and Executive team •Provide support with writing, editing, and feedback process of proposals (technical and format) •Provide and lead budget development solutions and insight •Iteratively review content and provide feedback to authors •Maintain a forward-leaning posture that is always willing to wear extra hats as needed to help the team submit compliant, concise, and compelling bids •Provide quarterly and monthly RFX data metrics •Continuously improve the proposal management process, content, tools, and templates and incorporate learning from previous submissions •Offer creative solutions by thinking outside the box to determine how our services can solve both explicit and implicit problems outlined in RFX •Pursue new opportunities by expanding the company’s offerings to new opportunities •Manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously

🎯 Requirements

•Ability to lead and supervise a 100%-remote team •Highly solution-oriented •Creative problem solving •Exceptional writer and storyteller •Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team •Experience writing and developing proposals for the public sector •Detail-oriented and organized •Excellent editing, formatting, and communication skills •Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize workload •Eager to be part of a team that puts a premium on assuming best intentions and giving one another grace

🏖️ Benefits

•Fully remote position •Unlimited PTO •100% Employee paid medical and dental insurance •Stock Options •401K Plan