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Position Summary
The Content Manager – Proposals is responsible for owning and managing DMA’s proposal and RFP response process, ensuring timely, accurate, and high‑quality submissions that support business development and revenue growth. This role serves as the central coordinator for proposal and RFP efforts, partnering closely with subject matter experts, business development leaders, and marketing teammates to translate technical and strategic content into compelling, client‑ready proposals and RFP responses.
In addition to proposal ownership, this role supports other marketing and content initiatives as bandwidth allows, contributing writing, editing, and organizational expertise to broader content efforts while managing and delivery RFP responses and proposals as the primary priority.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Proposal & RFP Ownership
Serve as the primary owner of DMA’s proposal and RFP response process, managing submissions from intake through final delivery.
Coordinate proposal timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables to ensure on‑time, high‑quality submissions.
Translate complex technical, regulatory, and service‑line content into clear, persuasive proposal narratives.
Ensure proposal and RFP responses align with client requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines.
Maintain proposal quality, consistency, and compliance across all submissions.
Content Development, Editing, & Quality Control
Write, edit, and refine proposal narratives, executive summaries, project descriptions, expert profiles, and related content.
Ensure all proposal and RFP response content aligns with DMA’s brand voice, messaging standards,
and value proposition.
Proofread and quality‑check proposals and RFP responses for clarity, accuracy, formatting, and completeness prior to submission.
Incorporate feedback efficiently while protecting narrative cohesion and clarity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Coordination
Partner closely with Business Development, Marketing, and service line subject matter experts to gather input and insights.
Facilitate working sessions and follow‑ups with contributors to meet proposal deadlines.
Provide guidance to internal contributors on proposal structure, tone, and best practices.
Serve as the central point of communication for proposal‑related activities.
Proposal Library, Templates, & Process Improvement
Maintain and organize a centralized proposal content library, including expert profiles, project descriptions, and boilerplate materials.
Update templates, tools, and reference materials to improve proposal efficiency and consistency.
Identify opportunities to improve proposal workflows, processes, and tools over time.
Support efforts to standardize proposal best practices and reduce re-work.
Broader Content Support
Support other marketing content initiatives as bandwidth permits, such as thought leadership, marketing collateral, or internal communications.
Assist with content drafting, editing, or coordination for marketing initiatives outside of proposals.
Collaborate with content and design teammates to ensure alignment across proposal and marketing materials.
Continuous Improvement & Additional Responsibilities
Stay informed on proposal best practices, industry trends, and client expectations within professional services.
Recommend improvements to proposal strategy, messaging, and presentation based on outcomes
and feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, Business, or related field
4-7 years of experience in proposal management, professional services marketing, or content development
Demonstrated experience managing RFPs or complex proposals in a B2B or professional services environment
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
Familiarity with editorial style guides (AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience supporting proposal efforts or marketing in consulting, tax, engineering, legal, or other professional services preferred
Familiarity with proposal management tools, CRM systems, or content libraries preferred
Experience contributing to broader marketing or content initiatives a plus
Proficiency with management platforms (ClickUp, Monday, Asana, etc.) preferred
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
Travel: Less than 10%
Physical Activity:
Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
Frequent repetitive motions with hands
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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