Proposal Manager

Role Overview

• Support ongoing market surveillance with a primary emphasis on state government procurement
• Monitor government and healthcare markets for RFIs, RFPs, funding signals, policy changes, and early indicators of upcoming solicitations
• Conduct research using AI tools and procurement platforms to analyze trends, vendor landscapes, contract vehicles, and budget data
• Provide insights and recommendations to help guide bid/no-bid decisions and pursuit prioritization
• Assist in aligning opportunity insights with company strategy and public sector growth priorities
• Drive proposal drafting and formatting using AI-assisted content generation and existing templates
• Manage proposal timelines and ensure high standards of formatting, compliance, and accuracy
• Coordinate cross-functional input across sales, product, operations, and leadership—with guidance from the VP
• Assemble compelling, compliant proposals aligned with government requirements and Impruvon’s positioning
• Collaborate with Enterprise Sales on pipeline reviews and proposal planning
• Contribute to evolving AI-enabled market monitoring and proposal workflows to improve efficiency and insight quality
• Help maintain and improve reusable proposal and research content libraries

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in government procurement, proposal management, capture support, or RFP coordination
• Strong writing skills with experience developing compliant, well-structured government proposals
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full proposal lifecycle, including:
• RFP schedules and deadlines
• Compliance matrices and formatting
• Collaborative review cycles (e.g., pink/red team reviews)
• Portal submissions through standard government or healthcare solicitation systems
• Familiarity with state procurement portals and tools (e.g., GovWin, SAM.gov, BidNet, Bonfire, etc.)
• Experience using AI or automation tools in research, writing, or monitoring workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, Jasper, Notion AI)
• Exposure to public-sector healthcare, Medicaid, or IDD preferred but not required
• Exceptional command of grammar, professional tone, and executive-level clarity in written responses
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Startup-ready mindset with strong organizational skills, comfort with ambiguity, and a proactive approach to workflow improvement
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote team
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% for conferences, events, and partner meetings across the U.S.
• Exceptional attention to detail, formatting, and compliance
• Nice to Have
• Experience in government contracting (local, state, or federal)
• Familiarity with government procurement documents (SOW, PWS, SOO) and formatting standards
• Understanding of long-term care, IDD services, assisted living, residential behavioral health, or healthcare technology

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A mission-driven culture where your work directly impacts lives
• Opportunity to own and grow a critical function within the company