Junior Proposal Manager

🔥 14 hours ago

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $70k - $85k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

📄 Proposal Manager

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Ho-Chunk, Inc.

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1994

🏗️ Construction

📦 Logistics

💼 Consulting

Construction • Logistics • Consulting

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is a Native American-owned company established in 1994, dedicated to enhancing the economic independence and self-sufficiency of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The company focuses on creating jobs and advancing community welfare through programs that prioritize housing, education, and employment. Ho-Chunk, Inc. actively engages in government contracting, gaming, and various commercial markets to contribute to the socioeconomic growth of its tribal community, helping to establish a thriving middle class.

📋 Description

• Support the planning, coordination, development, and submission of federal government proposals, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and task order responses • Review solicitations to identify submission requirements, evaluation criteria, deliverables, and compliance obligations • Develop and maintain proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, action item trackers, and other proposal management documents • Coordinate with subject matter experts, operations personnel, business development teams, and other contributors to gather required information and proposal content • Monitor proposal activities, track deadlines, and communicate progress and potential issues to the Director of Proposals • Organize and participate in proposal kickoff meetings, status meetings, and structured proposal reviews • Independently manage smaller or less complex proposals under the guidance of the Director of Proposals • Assist with final proposal production, quality checks, and electronic submissions • Draft and edit proposal narratives, including corporate experience, past performance, management approaches, staffing plans, and other technical or administrative sections • Transform technical information into clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content • Incorporate win themes, competitive differentiators, and customer-focused messaging into proposal responses • Develop and format tables, graphics, organizational charts, and other proposal materials • Review proposal materials for compliance with solicitation instructions and submission requirements • Prepare materials for Pink, Red, Gold, and other structured proposal reviews • Track review comments and coordinate approved revisions • Perform proofreading and quality control checks • Maintain document version control and organized proposal files • Verify required forms, attachments, and document formatting for final submissions • Maintain and update proposal content libraries, templates, past performance references, resumes, and reusable materials • Assist with improving proposal processes, standard operating procedures, and department resources • Participate in lessons-learned activities and contribute process-improvement suggestions • Support business development and capture activities by organizing opportunity information and assisting with preliminary proposal planning • Develop familiarity with federal acquisition processes, government contracting terminology, and industry proposal development best practices • Pursue ongoing professional development in proposal writing, management, and compliance

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience • 1–3 years of experience in proposal coordination, proposal writing, technical writing, business development support, or a related professional role • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat • Ability to follow detailed instructions, interpret requirements, and produce accurate, professional documents • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with individuals across multiple departments • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take increasing responsibility • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet firm deadlines • Preferred: Experience supporting federal government proposals or working within the government contracting industry • Preferred: Familiarity with federal solicitations, including RFP Sections L and M, compliance matrices, and proposal schedules • Preferred: Exposure to Shipley or APMP proposal development methodologies and color team reviews • Preferred: Experience with Adobe InDesign, Microsoft SharePoint, or similar document management and collaboration platforms • Preferred: Experience developing technical narratives, past performance descriptions, or management plans • Preferred: Familiarity with federal facilities management, operations and maintenance, environmental services, healthcare support, or other government services contracts • Preferred: APMP Foundation certification or interest in pursuing professional certification

🏖️ Benefits

• Guidance, mentoring, and progressively greater responsibility for career development • Opportunity for advancement to a Proposal Manager role • Ongoing professional development to strengthen proposal writing, management, and compliance skills

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