Senior Proposal Manager, Writer

Thomson Reuters

. Lead development and delivery of compliant, compelling responses to formal government and commercial solicitations .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $85,500 - $158,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal management, including the ability to lead the development of compliant and persuasive responses to government solicitations. Proficient in project management, writing, and editing, with a strong focus on detail and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.

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Proposal Management ExperienceExceptional Writing And Editing SkillsAbility To Interpret Complex RequirementsProject Management SkillsU.S. National Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingContent DevelopmentEditingProofreadingRisk AnalysisResponse PlanningTechnical AptitudeCompliance ManagementDeadline ManagementContent Repository Management

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsProfessionalismTrust BuildingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

QvidianSharePointThomson Reuters ProductsTRSS

Certifications & Qualifications

APMP Membership Or Certification

Industry Keywords

Government SolicitationsFormal RequestsRFPsRFIsProposal TemplatesBest PracticesSales And Capture LeadsCustomer Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and delivery of compliant, compelling responses to formal government and commercial solicitations
Manage RFPs, RFIs, questionnaires, certifications, and other formal requests from intake through closeout
Analyze solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and risks to develop response plans and workback schedules
Lead bid discussions and coordinate cross-functional contributors
Own proposal schedules, assign action items and deliverables, and hold contributors accountable
Draft, edit, and assemble persuasive, compliant content tailored to each customer
Maintain consistent voice, style, and quality across proposal sections
Interview subject matter experts and translate technical, legal, and product input into clear language
Develop win themes, discriminators, and executive summaries with sales and capture leads
Reconcile SME and reviewer edits while preserving clarity and consistency
Manage customer communications on procurement matters, including clarifications, revisions, and post-award items
Review and finalize complete responses and required forms before submission
Submit responses by email, bid portal, or printed shipment by stated deadlines
Advise internal partners on procurement and proposal matters
Escalate legal, compliance, security, or commercial risks as appropriate
Maintain proposal records and lead post-submission follow-up, content capture, lessons learned, and archiving
Develop and maintain templates, guidebooks, and best practices
Use the content repository to provide consistent, accurate answers to customers and internal stakeholders
Maintain a reusable SharePoint content repository

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required, preferably in journalism, communications, marketing, technical communications, business, or a related field
At least five years of proposal management experience, including responses to formal government solicitations
Exceptional professional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Demonstrated ability to produce persuasive, compliant proposal content
Meticulous attention to detail
Writing samples will be requested
Organizational and project management skills
Ability to interpret complex requirements, coordinate contributors, own outcomes, and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
High integrity and professionalism
Ability to build trust with internal and external partners at all levels
Strong technical and analytical aptitude
Ability to learn new products and technologies quickly
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Proposal writing experience for technology or data companies preferred
APMP membership or certification preferred
Experience with Qvidian or comparable proposal management software preferred
Familiarity with TRSS and Thomson Reuters products and markets preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment for office-based roles
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Headspace app access
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing resources
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
401(k) plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays, including two company mental health days off
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance
Optional life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit
529 Plan access
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance
Pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives
Career development, continuous learning, and skills development programs