Description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Manager of Proposal Writing to develop highquality, compliant, and compelling proposals for State and Local Government Health and Human Services programs nationwide. This role leads multiple proposal projects, analyzes complex RFPs, and produces original, clientfocused content that showcases Maximus’ strengths—with a strong emphasis on Medicaid proposal writing experience (five years required).

You will work closely with subject matter experts to gather technical information, translate it into clear, persuasive narrative, and craft key sections such as win themes, solution approaches, and executive summaries. The Senior Manager also serves as an information architect, ensuring structured, consistent proposal deliverables while supporting junior writers and serving as a backup to the Project Director of Proposal Writing.

This is a fully remote, individual contributor role with no direct reports. Occasional travel (approximately 10%) is required, with mileage reimbursed at the federal rate.
 

Why Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance
• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching
• Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy Unlimited Time Off, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development
• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs
• Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple proposal projects and ensure strategic alignment with business goals. Manage proposal timelines and ensure all deadlines are met
• Develop high-level proposal strategies and win themes
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and clients. Participate in client meetings and presentations to support proposal discussions
• Develop executive summaries and other key sections that highlight the company's strengths and capabilities
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members
• Lead and manage the proposal development process for high-value and complex projects
• Interpret and analyze request for proposals (RFPs), request for quotations (RFQs), and invitation for bids (IFBs) to determine requirements and strategy
• Conduct comprehensive research to gather relevant information and insights for proposal content
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, technical experts, and graphic designers to develop comprehensive proposals
• Review and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to improve proposal quality
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance proposal strategies
• Maintain a library of proposal content and templates for future use
• Serve as experienced information architect, designing and structuring content for complex customer-facing documents
• Serve as a resource for the writing team to implement deal specific structure
• Serves as experienced backup to the project director – proposal writing

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of Medicaid proposal writing experience within the required 7 years of professional experience
• Ability to gather information from SMEs and translate complex technical/operational details into compelling, compliant proposal content
• Strong interviewing skills to extract and clarify information from subject matter experts
• Proven ability to produce original writing (not solely AIassisted or librarybased content)
• Demonstrated success working in fastpaced, highpressure, deadlinedriven proposal environments
• Experience drafting detailed solution approaches and converting technical information into clientfacing, persuasive narrative
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously with short turnaround times
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and personalities
• Resilience and comfort receiving frequent, direct feedback on writing
• Broader experience across commercial health or other Health & Human Services programs is a plus