Proposal Manager

Job description

Proposal Manager What to expect when you join Sikich Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon! Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary The position of Proposal Manager is a strategic yet hands-on role responsible for managing, writing, and updating pursuit content in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts to develop winning proposals that are compelling and differentiated. The role will support a variety of business units and ensure that all messaging and deliverables align with Sikich’s target markets while maintaining responsibility for managing pursuit team timelines and deliverables. This position requires a detail-oriented, well-organized individual who can work comfortably and collaboratively in a management and proposal development role and represent the Proposal Center of Excellence professionally and positively. The Proposal Manager will have responsibility for both strategic and daily functional tasks of document production and resource management and will work closely with the firm’s leaders and business development leads in pursuit needs. What will you do in this role? Assist pursuit teams in identifying winning strategies through understanding the prospects’ needs and crafting messages and deliverables that differentiate Sikich. Review, edit, and produce compelling proposals with strong attention to detail, compliance, and formatting. Write, edit, and publish various proposals and RFx related responses and materials, and coordinate activities involved in the development and revision of proposals. Provide assistance in the creation and editing of proposal and pursuit materials as needed in the company. Work with company stakeholders and/or clients to obtain needed information for proposals and other business documents. Meet strict deadlines as identified by principal requests and/or client needs. Participate in and project manage the proposal process for new business and existing clients from the opportunity stage to submission, including gathering information and seeking approvals. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to ensure that internal guidelines and brand standards are met in all work products. Apply knowledge of business and offerings to develop compelling and grammatically correct content. Develop and maintain cataloging systems, records and files of proposals and other business documents. Collaborate effectively across teams in a virtual work environment. Maintain updated content in proposal repositories. Gather, analyze, and derive insights from research on prospects to ensure key win theme development. What do you need to succeed in this role? Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing. 5-7 years prior experience working as a pursuit content strategist or content marketing professional in the accounting, financial consulting, technology or business advisory industry, preferred. Strong background in business writing, pursuit content strategy, and understanding of AP and GPO style manuals. Experience with government and commercial proposal development processes, preferred Possess excellent verbal communication skills, executive presence, and ability to work with professionals at all levels across the organization. Strong team player who is comfortable working virtually and independently. Excellent organizational skills regarding project and time management Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word and PowerPoint) Adobe Suite knowledge, preferred In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the base compensation range for this role is (Min) $104,844 - (Mid) $144,307 - (Max) $183,770. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on several factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Compensation ranges for roles in our Government Services pillar are determined by contract with the specific government agency Sikich is servicing. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: ….. Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture. Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible. Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives. About Sikich Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams , and communities accelerate success. Sikich Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors. Some examples of our many benefits: Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. We also offer: Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options HSA employer contribution Nine (9) paid holidays annually. A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days. Tuition reimbursement Generous employee referral bonus program Client referral bonus program Pet insurance FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities. Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile . Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. “Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC. Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Copyright © 2025 Sikich LLC. All rights reserved.