Proposal Manager

Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)

$110K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle for complex client opportunities, aligning strategy, content, and cross-functional input to deliver tailored responses on time.

  • Coordinate attorneys, practice leaders, and support teams to assemble compliant, persuasive RFPs and RFIs.
  • Draft and refine executive summaries, firm profiles, bios, and differentiators to strengthen positioning.
  • Leverage research tools and ROI tracking to improve win probability and proposal quality.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire lifecycle of the proposal process, from initial scoping to confirmation of delivery, for complex RFPs, RFIs, informal requests, and other client-facing opportunities.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, practice group leaders, marketing and business development team members, and key internal departments (including pricing, Knowledge Management, IT, HR, and the Office of the General Counsel) to develop highly tailored responses.
  • Draft, edit, and finalize persuasive and tailored proposal content, including executive summaries, firm overviews, attorney bios, practice and industry content, experience lists, and key firm differentiators.
  • Confirm compliance with RFP requirements, including format, deadlines, and submission requirements.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to attorneys on proposal strategy and positioning that aligns with the firm’s brand and long-term goals.
  • Assist in tracking and reporting on proposal metrics and ROI.
  • Use research tools (such as LexMachina and IBISWorld) to gather relevant information for proposal content.
  • Quickly produce and review drafts with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Manage multiple, concurrent proposal projects under tight deadlines with shifting priorities
  • Coordinate input from attorneys and other key members of the response to ensure timely delivery of all proposal sections, as well as the overall response.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
  • Advanced degree or legal industry certifications (e.g., APMP, JD, MBA) a plus.
  • 6+ years of experience in proposal writing and management, preferably within a law firm, professional services firm, or other B2B environment.
  • Experience responding to complex RFPs for legal services or similar professional services clients.
  • Experience with online purchasing systems and other procurement-driven processes.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Strong project management and organizational abilities; able to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Experience with CRM tools such as Foundation and OnePlace would be helpful.
  • Knowledge of legal industry trends, client expectations, and competitive landscape.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree or legal industry certifications (e.g., APMP, JD, MBA) a plus.
  • Experience with CRM tools such as Foundation and OnePlace would be helpful.

Benefits

  • health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • 18 days of vacation
  • 10 accrued sick days
  • 10 paid holidays per benefit year
  • Wellness programs
  • 24/7 telehealth services support your overall well-being