Senior Advisor, Proposal Pricing

Save the Children US

. Lead cost proposal development for large and complex institutional-donor opportunities .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $119,425 - $133,475 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost proposal development, budget management, and compliance with US government regulations. Proficient in creating competitive cost strategies and facilitating training in cross-cultural environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost Proposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyUS Government Regulations KnowledgeProposal Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost Proposal DevelopmentBudget DevelopmentAdvanced Microsoft ExcelCost Structures AnalysisBudget Narrative CreationCompliance StrategyProposal ReviewNegotiation SkillsCost Annex DevelopmentTraining Delivery

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailFlexibilityProblem SolvingCoachingRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteBudgeting ToolsProposal Development Templates

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentNon-Profit OrganizationsInstitutional DonorsMultilateral DonorsCorporate DonorsFoundation Donors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cost proposal development for large and complex institutional-donor opportunities
Serve as cost lead, cost advisor, and/or reviewer on proposal teams
Review solicitation documents, advise teams on requirements, and raise clarification questions to donors/clients
Create cost and pricing strategies with proposal team leadership
Set cost deliverable timelines with Proposal Managers and communicate progress from capture through submission
Collect budget inputs and develop compliant, competitive cost proposals, including detailed budgets, budget narratives, Annexes, and supporting documentation
Develop complex Microsoft Excel-based budgets, budget narratives, partner guidance, and cost Annexes
Manage partner budget development, review partner budgets and narratives, provide feedback, and negotiate budget matters with consortium partners
Facilitate budget reviews and provide strategic guidance on compliance and competitiveness
Produce cost proposal volumes for donor submission
Lead agency special projects and departmental initiatives as a subject matter expert
Advise peers on USG cost applications, donor expectations, and industry best practices
Support process improvement, resource development, institutional strengthening, capacity building, knowledge management, and learning
Coach Pricing staff to anticipate challenges and solve complex problems
Maintain relationships across SCUS divisions, SC Members, SCI leadership, and external networks
Represent SCUS in meetings and workshops as needed
Create or update tools, templates, and guidance for USG cost proposal development
Troubleshoot end-user issues with tools and templates
Deliver in-person and virtual training, mentoring, coaching, job aids, and on-the-job learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least 7 years of relevant experience
Experience preparing cost/business proposals with different cost structures
Advanced proficiency in budget development in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of pertinent US government regulations, trends and practices
Experience and familiarity with industry-standard proposal development and project design processes
Experience working and negotiating with international and local consortium partners
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure with flexibility for competing/evolving priorities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, intense, deadline-driven environment
Up to 10% international travel required, sometimes with short notice
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite, including advanced Excel skills
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred: experience with a non-profit organization or government contractor in the international development arena
Preferred: foreign language skills, particularly Spanish or French
Preferred: experience with other institutional, multilateral, corporate and foundation donors
Preferred: experience delivering training and capacity building in cross-cultural environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Hybrid working opportunities
Health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility leaves/benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year
15 safety and wellness days annually (prorated to 8 days if hired on or after July 1)
Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program with free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Internal and external learning and development opportunities
Mentorships