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Sr Manager, Proposal (Remote)

Forward · Atlanta, GA · Remote

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About Forward

FORWARD is a venture-backed company on a mission to build comprehensive solutions allowing governments to assist their communities at scale. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.

About the role

The FORWARD Platform is seeking a Sr. Manager, Proposal to lead and manage our proposal and RFX process and oversee all aspects of our proposals. This role reports directly to the Director of Strategic Growth and will lead a strong team of Proposal Managers and Proposal Coordinators. You will be responsible for the management of the RFX team and the submission of proposals.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

The FORWARD Platform is seeking a Sr. Manager, Proposal to lead and manage our proposal and RFX process and oversee all aspects of our proposals. This role reports directly to the Director of Strategic Growth and will lead a strong team of Proposal Managers and Proposal Coordinators.

With FORWARD, managing social and economic programs has never been more convenient. FORWARD - an Integraged Program Administration solution - enables state and local governments, non-profits, and grant administrators to distribute funds and assistance quickly, correctly, and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

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...

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