Description

Maximus is seeking a Proposal Project Manager to play a key role in developing high quality, competitive proposals that support our work with State and Local Government clients. In this role, you’ll partner with talented cross functional teams to bring compelling proposal responses to life and help showcase Maximus’ strengths—with a strong emphasis on Medicaid proposal writing experience (three years required).

You’ll review RFPs, collaborate with subject matter experts and internal partners to shape strong proposal content, and ensure submissions are clear, accurate, and compliant. You’ll guide proposals through reviews, manage final submissions, and contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining templates, capturing lessons learned, and staying informed on industry trends. 

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

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 conference

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct kickoff meetings, develop proposal outlines and schedules, and coordinate proposal team activities
• Analyze RFP Documents and understanding client requirements and ensure proposals meet these requirements
• Collaborate with multiple teams to develop proposal content, including sales, marketing, technical teams, and subject matter experts
• Ensure written proposal content is clear, concise, and free of grammatical errors
• Oversee the review process by integrating feedback to enhance the proposal’s quality
• Oversee the printing, binding, and shipping of the final proposal documents
• Develop and maintain proposal templates and libraries to streamline the proposal development process
• Conduct post-proposal reviews by gathering feedback and lessons learned for future proposals
• Stay updated by keeping abreast of industry trends and changes to ensure proposals are current and competitive

 Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of U.S. State and Local Government proposal writing experience, including a minimum of 3 years focused on Medicaid proposal writing
• 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 other Human Services programs is a plus