Proposal Manager
Position summary
We’re seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Health/Science team—someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment and enjoys bringing people and ideas together to tell a compelling story. In this role, you’ll partner closely with designers, technical experts, and marketing professionals to shape pursuit strategies and develop proposals that reflect both our expertise and our culture. This role offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in pursuit strategy and grow as part of Treanor’s firmwide marketing team.
Position Description
Lead the Health/Science proposal process, including quality control and development of on-brand deliverables, such as proposals, statements of qualifications, and other pursuit-related materials. The Health/Science Proposal Manager owns the proposal process, working in partnership with the Health/Science Marketing Director and Principal-in-Charge and with support from Marketing Coordinators. Building on insights gathered through pre-positioning, the Proposal Manager develops high-quality, compelling proposals and pursuit materials that demonstrate an understanding of client needs and strategically position Treanor for selection. This position reports to the Health/Science Marketing Director.
Treanor offers a hybrid work model, with employees working in the office 3 days a week and allowing the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office 2 days a week.
Treanor will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Treanor is committed to equitable compensation practices. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, degree, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The anticipated salary range for candidates meeting the stated requirements is $70,000 – 90,000 and will vary by the states we operate in.
Primary responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle, from kickoff through final submission
- Coordinate multiple concurrent pursuits, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and compliant deliverables
- Write, edit, and develop compelling proposals, statements of qualifications, and other client-facing materials
- Collaborate with the Health/Science Marketing Director, Principal-in-Charge, and pursuit teams to shape messaging and win strategies
- Facilitate kickoff meetings, contribute to pursuit strategies, and manage schedules and assignments
- Contribute to interview preparation, including messaging, content development, and coordination with pursuit teams
- Translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive content
- Support client and competitor research to strengthen positioning
- Maintain and update proposal content libraries, including resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate
- Partner with graphic designers to develop engaging, on-brand visual materials
- Capture and document pursuit data in Deltek Vantagepoint to support firm knowledge and future efforts
- Participate in debriefs and apply insights to strengthen future pursuits
Position requirements
- 5+ years of proposal experience, including experience in the A/E/C industry
- Experience managing the full proposal lifecycle, from kickoff through final submission
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with both technical and marketing teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Curious, strategic thinker interested in developing deeper expertise in pursuit strategy and positioning
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft 365; experience with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications preferred
- Openness to using AI tools to improve efficiency and support content development and proposal strategy
- Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint and OpenAsset preferred
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, English, business, or a related field
- Availability to travel periodically
What it's like to work here
We support our employees with competitive benefits and a work environment that values inclusion, wellness, collaboration, and growth.
Treanor is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. If you meet the requirements of the position, you are encouraged to apply. We are an E-Verify Employer.
Notice to External Search Firms: Treanor does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Treanor engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.