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Proposal Manager

City Personnel

Providence, RI • 10/10/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Our client, located in Providence, RI, is seeking aProposal Managerto join their team. This role owns the proposal process from start to finish, turning RFPs into compliant, on-time, winning submissions. The ideal candidate thrives on deadlines and detail and enjoys working closely with executives, business development, and subject matter experts.
Compensation & Highlights:
Pay Rate:
$75,000 - $115,000, based on experience
Location: Providence, RI (in-office)
Direct hire, full-time
Responsibilities of the Proposal Manager:
  • Lead the full proposal development process from pre-proposal through post-proposal and analyze RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs to identify all requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • Prepare and distribute proposal schedules, outlines, and guidelines. Ensure compliance and on-time submission, and respond quickly to RFP amendments.
  • Build and use proposal tools such as compliance matrices, kick-off materials, storyboards, mockups, and color review briefings.
  • Partner with executives, business development, and subject matter experts to provide proposal leadership and prepare presentations for client interviews.
  • Find and track new opportunities through procurement sites and bid portals, support business development with white papers, case studies, and marketing collateral, and maintain the company website, project data sheets, and proposal content databases.
Qualifications of the Proposal Manager:
  • Experience leading full-cycle proposal development for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines at once, including rapid-turnaround submissions.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on compliance and accuracy.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, with comfort working alongside executives and subject matter experts.
  • Experience supporting marketing and business development through collateral, case studies, competitive analysis, and website content.
Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!
Please note: City Personnel offers extended interview hours from 7 am-7 pm upon request.

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