Proposal Manager - Government EBT

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced government proposal manager to oversee the entire proposal process, from initiation to submission, ensuring that strategy, content, and quality are prioritized in every project. The Proposal Manager will collaborate with the sales team and product line, supervise and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure that milestones and deliverables are achieved throughout the proposal development process. Additionally, the PM will develop key sales documents, including cover letters, executive summaries, and product messaging, compiling the final package into a customer‑ready format.

The PM will also conduct quality assurance checks on all proposal sections and validate compliance with state requirements.

The Response Center of Excellence is seeking a Government Proposal Manager to manage the response process and communicate FIS’ sales messages to state government benefit agencies with powerful, complete proposal packages. The EBT Proposal team includes expert proposal writers who support the business line’s sales and product teams, managing the RFP response process to deliver professional, comprehensive, and high‑quality response packages.

They meticulously analyze each RFP’s requirements, integrate sales and product expertise, and produce FIS‑branded response packages that move the sales opportunity closer to wins.

• Manage RFP response projects to meet every state requirement with compelling, powerful responses.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to produce winning response packages under schedule.
• Communicate with writers, sales leads, and product teams to coordinate complex schedules and requirements into project plans for successful delivery.
• Convert complex solution and technical information, jargon and acronyms into evaluator‑friendly, compliant content conveying sales messaging and win themes.
• Minimal travel.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of demonstrated experience in proposal writing.
• Proven knowledge and experience with large, complex proposals in response to state government RFPs.
• Experience with industry‑standard proposal development processes.
• APMP or Shipley preferred.
• Experience using proposal platforms and AI tools (Responsive and Copilot experience preferred).
• Experience with content management and content database tools.
• Experience conducting interviews with subject matter experts, reviewing product and services source materials, and meeting milestones and deadlines.
• Advanced skill in editing writing for punctuation, syntax and grammar.
• Expert level experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be proficient in creating and using templates (.dot), styles, field codes, automated tables of contents, etc.

• Opportunities to innovate in fintech.
• Inclusive and diverse team atmosphere.
• Professional and personal development.
• Resources to contribute to your community.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here.

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