Join a great place to work! MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services is seeking revenue and sales talent. Headquartered in Washington, DC, MissionSquare Retirement was founded to provide portable retirement benefits for city and county managers, enabling accumulated retirement assets to be transferred between employers. Today, MissionSquare Retirement serves more than 1.5 million participant accounts, and more than 9,000 retirement plans across the country. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare Retirement's Marketing Team.The Proposal Manager position leads proposal development and submission activities for bid solicitations (eg Requests for Proposals) that support MissionSquare Retirement's business acquisition and retention efforts. Serving as the project lead on assigned RFPs, the incumbent develops and monitors project plans; establishes and manages deliverables; collaborates with proposal teams and subject matter experts to full bid requirements; reviews, writes and edits proposal responses; verifies proposal document compliance with bid specifications and MissionSquare Retirement business practices; oversees document production activities; and ensures on-time delivery of final compliant documents. The incumbent manages multiple projects simultaneously under stringent deadlines.Essential Functions for this role include: Review, parse, and analyze RFP/bid solicitation documents;Identify, assess, and communicate potential bid issues to appropriate stakeholders;Develop a proposal project plan and compliance matrix and manage deliverables, taking appropriate actions to ensure on-time project completion;Research, write, and edit proposal responses that incorporate "win" themes, discriminators, and value propositions;Collaborate with proposal writers to ensure that win themes, discriminators, and value propositions are integrated into proposal documents;Work collaboratively in a cross divisional team environment, fostering relationships with subject matter experts and Sales;Coordinate project tasks with RFP team members and conduct status meetings and milestone reviews;Conduct business and quality reviews of proposal documents and ensure conformity to bid specifications;Oversee proposal production, shipping, and delivery activities for assigned proposal projects jointly with the proposal coordinator;Update and maintain standard responses in a proposal content database; andOther duties as assigned.If you have the following credentials, we encourage you to apply:5+ years of experience in managing proposal projects and proposal development. Financial services, investments, and/or retirement plan industry experience, preferredBA in English, Journalism, Communications, or MarketingExperience managing large RFPsExperience working collaboratively with a cross-functional team environmentExperience effectively working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office applicationDemonstrated project management skillsDemonstrated professional writing, proofreading, and editing skillsStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office applicationProficient knowledge of MissionSquare Retirement products and servicesStrong problem solving and analytical skillsExcellent time management and organizational skillsStrong interpersonal skillsActs independentlyTo benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:Competitive Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) package, including 401(k) Plan with matching contributionsVaried incentive plansFlexible/Hybrid work schedulesWellness programsTuition reimbursementProfessional and career development coursesMentoring programsVolunteerism programAs a company, MissionSquare Retirement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.Positions at this location require a COVID-19 vaccination. Offers of employment are conditioned upon the successful candidate providing proper proof of vaccination status prior to employment and pursuant to applicable law.